Fall in love with this straightforward Enzoni cocktail recipe! It combines Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh grapes, and Campari to create the perfect summer version of a Negroni.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
187
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Campari
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 5 White grapes - seedless
- 1 White grape and/or orange slice - optional, for garnish
Equipment
- Shaker
- Muddler
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Muddle Grapes: In your shaker, muddle 5 White grapes.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in ¾ oz fresh lemon juice and ½ oz simple syrup.
- Add Spirits: Add 1 oz Gin and 1 oz Campari into the shaker.
- Shake: Fill your shaker with ice, close it, and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds approx.).
- Strain: Fill an old fashioned glass with ice cubes. Using both the cocktail strainer and the fine strainer, strain and pour the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish: Use a grape and/or orange slice on a skewer to garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If you need more Gin, vodka can be a decent substitute, although it will lack the botanical flavor profile of Gin. For a more complex flavor, try using a light rum.
- Lemon Juice: If fresh lemons aren't available, bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch, but the freshness of the cocktail may be slightly compromised. Lime juice can be used as a substitute as well.
- Simple Syrup: You can make your syrup at home by combining equal parts sugar and water and heating until the sugar dissolves. Alternatively, agave nectar or honey can be used as natural sweeteners.
- Campari: If you find Campari too bitter, Aperol is a lighter alternative that still brings an orange essence to the drink. There are plenty of other italian-style bitters you can experiment with (Select Aperitivo, Strucchi bitter, Martini bitter, etc.)
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: To make a pitcher serving 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. That's 8 oz of Gin, 8 oz of Campari, 6 oz of lemon juice, 4 oz of simple syrup, and 40 white grapes.
- Mix: In a large bowl, muddle the grapes first, then add the simple syrup, lemon juice, Gin, and Campari. Stir well. For better results, cover the bowl and let it rest in the fridge for 30 min. (optional)
- Strain: Strain the drink into a large pitcher (this will prevent any grape pieces or skins going into the final drinks).
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a grape and/or orange slice on a skewer, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic Gin's botanicals.
- Campari Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic aperitif or for bitter soft drinks such as Crodino (prefer the red one) or San Bitter. To give it an additional twist, you can also make a simple syrup infused with orange and grapefruit peels; this will add an extra touch of both fruitiness and bitterness to your drink.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your syrup is made with white sugar, as some brown sugars are processed using bone char, which is not vegan-friendly. Alternatively, use agave nectar as a sweetener. The other ingredients are all vegan-friendly.
What is an Enzoni Cocktail?
An Enzoni Cocktail is a gin-based mixed drink made of Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh white grapes, and Campari. The Enzoni is a variant of the classic Negroni cocktail (some would say a sort of delicious crossover between a Negroni and a Gin Sour), replacing vermouth with fresh grapes and adding acidity to the overall balance of the drink thanks to the use of fresh lemon juice.
What is an Enzoni Cocktail made of – The ingredients
To craft your own Enzoni Cocktail, assemble these ingredients:
- Gin: The base spirit of the Enzoni cocktail, Gin provides a robust and botanical flavor that serves as the backbone of the drink.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy citrus note to balance out the sweetness of other ingredients and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Simple Syrup: This sweetener helps to mellow out the tartness of the lemon juice and brings a smooth, texture to the cocktail.
- White Grapes: Muddled into the drink, white grapes give a fruity, slightly tart flavor that complements the Gin and adds complexity.
- Campari: An Italian bitter liqueur, Campari introduces a bitter yet sweet edge to the drink, rounding out the cocktail’s taste.
