Enjoy a Rum Negroni with this easy recipe! The mix of rum, Campari, sweet vermouth, and a finishing touch of orange makes this cocktail a fall favorite.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
188
Ingredients
- 1 oz Dark Rum
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet Vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Stirring Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Make sure to chill an old fashioned glass.
- Start by pouring 1 oz sweet Vermouth into the stirring glass.
- Add 1 oz Campari.
- Measure out and pour 1 oz Dark Rum into the stirring glass as well.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice. Using a bar spoon or a long stirrer, stir well (for about 15-20 seconds). Give it a taste and stir a bit more if you feel like more dilution is necessary.
- Replace the ice into your old fashioned glass and using the cocktail strainer, strain the drink into it over the ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel (express it on top of the glass and drop it inside the glass or place it on the rim). Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Dark Rum: If I don't have dark rum, I can substitute white or spiced rum. The flavor profile will change slightly, but it makes a delicious cocktail.
- Campari: If Campari's bitter edge isn't my liking, Aperol is a good alternative. It's lighter but still brings that orange essence.
- Sweet Vermouth: In a pinch, dry vermouth works just fine. To balance the bitterness, try to add a small splash of simple syrup.
Making a Pitcher of Rum Negroni:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, I multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of dark rum, 8 oz of Campari, and 8 oz of sweet vermouth.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the dark rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with an orange slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Dark Rum Substitute: use a non-alcoholic dark rum substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic rum's flavor.
- Campari Substitute: opt for a non-alcoholic aperitif or a simple syrup infused with orange peel and a touch of bitterness from gentian root or even a dash of grapefruit juice.
- Sweet vermouth: opt for a grape juice aromatized with cloves, citrus peel and ginger.
- 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:
- Check Labels: Most spirits and liqueur are vegan-friendly. However, some brands may use animal products in their production process. Always check the labels to ensure they're vegan.
What is a Rum Negroni?
A Rum Negroni is a rum-based cocktail of equal parts dark rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This drink is easy to make as it only involves stirring the ingredients together with ice before straining into a glass. The Rum Negroni is an exciting variant of the classic gin-based Negroni cocktail; substituting gin for rum gives this version a warmer and richer flavor profile that can be more appealing to those who find traditional gin cocktails too harsh or botanical in taste.
What is a Rum Negroni made of – The ingredients
For a perfect Rum Negroni, make sure you have these ingredients:
- Rum: This forms the cocktail’s base, providing a rich and smooth flavor.
- Campari: An Italian aperitif, it adds a bitter edge to balance out the sweetness of the rum.
- Sweet Vermouth: This fortified wine gives depth and complexity to the drink, enhancing its overall flavor profile.
- Orange Peel: Used as a garnish, it imparts a subtle citrus aroma that complements the other ingredients.
