classic easy

Negroni

A classic Italian aperitif that's equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Bitter, complex, and perfectly balanced.

Ingredients

  • Gin 1 oz
  • Campari 1 oz
  • Sweet Vermouth 1 oz

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a mixing glass with ice
  2. 2 Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth
  3. 3 Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled
  4. 4 Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
  5. 5 Express orange peel over the drink and drop in
Glassware:

Rocks glass

Technique:

stir

Servings:

1

Garnish:

Orange peel

The Negroni is one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, known for its perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal flavors. It’s an excellent aperitif that stimulates the appetite before dinner.

History

The Negroni was created in Florence, Italy, in 1919 when Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender to strengthen his Americano by replacing the soda water with gin. The result was an instant classic that has remained popular for over a century.

Variations

  • Boulevardier: Replace gin with bourbon or rye whiskey
  • Americano: Replace gin with soda water
  • White Negroni: Replace Campari with Suze and sweet vermouth with Lillet Blanc

Tags

#bitter #aperitif #italian #gin

Source: Classic cocktail