Negroni
A perfectly balanced Italian cocktail, the Negroni is a bittersweet and aromatic blend of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred and served over ice.
Combine ingredients
In an old fashioned glass (or rocks glass), combine 1 ounce (30 ml) gin, 1 ounce (30 ml) Campari, and 1 ounce (30 ml) sweet red vermouth. The equal parts are key to its balance.
💡 Tips:
- •Use good quality ingredients, especially your gin and vermouth, as they are prominent flavors.
Add ice
Fill the glass with 1 serving of large ice cubes. Large ice cubes are preferred as they melt slower, ensuring less dilution.
💡 Tips:
- •Clear ice will make your Negroni look even more impressive.
Stir the drink
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 20-30 seconds until the drink is well-chilled and properly diluted. The aim is to chill the drink, not over-dilute it.
💡 Tips:
- •Stirring maintains the silky texture and clarity of the spirit-forward cocktail.
Garnish
Garnish with 1 orange slice or an expressed orange peel. To express an orange peel, gently twist it over the drink to release its aromatic oils, then drop it into the glass.
💡 Tips:
- •The orange garnish complements the bitter and herbal notes of the Campari.
- 💡Adjust the ratios slightly to suit your taste; some prefer a gin-forward Negroni, while others like more vermouth.
- 💡For a 'boulevardier', swap the gin for bourbon or rye whiskey.
- 💡Store opened sweet vermouth in the refrigerator to prolong its freshness.
- 💡Consider trying different brands of gin and sweet vermouth to find your perfect Negroni combination.
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