How to Make a Negroni Cocktail – A Bold, Bitter Italian Classic
Paul Cooper
Information
3 min
Medium to Strong
1 cocktail
Gin-based Cocktail
Italy, early 1900s
A Brief History of the Negroni Cocktail
The Negroni Cocktail traces its roots back to Florence, Italy, in the early 20th century. Legend says Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender to strengthen his usual Americano by replacing soda water with gin.
The result became the Negroni - a drink as stylish and bitter as the man himself. Today, it's enjoyed around the world for its bold profile and iconic red hue.
Ingredients
25ml gin
25ml Campari
25ml sweet vermouth
Ice
Orange peel (for garnish)
Equipment You’ll Need
Jigger
Bar spoon
Mixing glass
Hawthorne strainer
Rocks glass
Ice scoop or tongs
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Method
Step 1 - Add Ingredients to Mixing Glass
Combine the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass.
Step 2 - Add Ice and Stir
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
Step 3 - Strain into Glass
Strain into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube or clear cubed ice.
Step 4 - Garnish with Orange Peel
Express the oils from an orange peel over the top and place it in the glass for garnish.
Step 5 - Serve and Enjoy
Sip slowly and savour the balance of bitter, sweet, and botanical flavours.
Cocktail Recipe
The Negroni Cocktail is simple to prepare but full of depth - a bold and elegant choice that’s perfect before dinner or as a stylish evening sip. With its vibrant colour, clean presentation, and bitter sophistication, it deserves a place on every bar.
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