Savor the taste of fall with this uncomplicated White Negroni recipe! The mix of Gin, Lillet blanc vermouth, and Suze makes it a delightful evening drink.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
162
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin - preferably London Dry or Plymouth
- 1 oz Suze
- 1 oz Lillet Blanc
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirring Glass
- Cocktail Strainer
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Start by pouring 1 oz Lillet Blanc into the stirring glass.
- Add 1 oz Suze.
- Finally, add 1 oz Gin.
- 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.
- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with a generous amount of ice cubes. Using the cocktail strainer, strain the drink over the ice.
- Garnish with a lemon peel (express it on top of the glass and drop it inside the glass for garnish). Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: A very popular twist on this drink is to use mezcal instead of gin. It gives the drink a potent and smoky profile, making mezcal a very good alternative to gin if you happen to have some on hand.
- Suze: You can use any type of gentian liqueur to make this drink. If you're not a fan of Suze's bitter edge, Aperol is a good alternative. It's lighter but still brings that citrus essence. However, keep in mind that Aperol is sweeter than Suze,v so you may have to adjust the quantity.
- Lillet Blanc: Cocchi Americano also works very well in this drink. If you can’t seem to find any of that, you can use blanc vermouth (such as Dolin Blanc) as well.
Making a Pitcher of White Negroni:
- To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Gin, 8 oz of Suze, and 8 oz of Lillet Blanc.
- In a large pitcher, combine the Gin, Suze, and Lillet Blanc. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately. If you have some leftovers, be sure to keep it in the fridge (make sure no ice cubes are left inside) in an airtight container as Lillet is prone to oxidation when kept at room temperature.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are widely available and reasonably mimic Gin's botanicals.
- Lillet substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic vermouth (Martini Floreale for instance). These are usually widely available in liquor stores.
- Suze Substitute: You can use yellow (sometimes called “blonde”) Crodino to recreate the bitterness of Suze in your cocktail. This non-alcoholic aperitivo will give your cocktail the same color as the original, and its fizziness will help by giving texture to the drink.
- Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
The White Negroni is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. However, always check your ingredients' labels to ensure they're vegan-friendly, as some brands may use animal products in their production process.What is a White Negroni?
A White Negroni is a gin-based cocktail made of Suze, a French apéritif, and Lillet Blanc, a French aromatized wine. It’s not difficult to make as it only requires the three ingredients mixed in equal parts; however, sourcing the specific ingredients might be challenging due to their unique nature. The White Negroni is a variant of the classic Negroni cocktail, which traditionally includes Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
What is a White Negroni made of – The ingredients
You will require these ingredients to concoct a White Negroni:
- Gin: The base spirit of the cocktail, Gin provides a strong, botanical flavor that forms the backbone of the drink.
- Lillet Blanc: A sweet, fruity French aperitif wine that adds complexity and depth to the cocktail. It also gives the White Negroni its distinctive pale color.
- Suze: This is a bitter French liqueur made from gentian root. It imparts a unique bitterness to balance the sweetness of the Lillet Blanc and the strength of the Gin.
- Lemon Twist: Used as a garnish, it adds a touch of citrus aroma that complements the Gin’s botanicals and enhances the drink’s overall sensory experience.
