Anaga Fog Herbal Aperitif
An aromatic aperitif cocktail capturing the misty, wooded essence of Anaga’s protected natural park with dry vermouth, herbal liqueur, and fresh thyme. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dry vermouth, green Chartreuse, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz green Chartreuse
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 1 for garnish fresh thyme sprig
- as needed large ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Pour 2 oz dry vermouth, 1/2 oz green Chartreuse, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz honey syrup into the glass.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass without ice.
- Step 4: Garnish by lightly slapping a thyme sprig between your hands to release its aroma, then lay it across the rim.





