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Negroni Cocktail Drink

Negroni Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Elevate your evening with this classic Negroni recipe! Blending gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, this timeless cocktail offers the perfect balance of bitter and sweet, making it an ideal sipper for any occasion.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 164

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet Vermouth
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slice or twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Old Fashioned Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Mixing Glass
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes.
  • Add Gin: Pour 1 oz Gin into the mixing glass.
  • Add Campari: Measure and pour 1 oz Campari into the glass.
  • Add Vermouth: Add 1 oz sweet Vermouth to the mix.
  • Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
  • Strain: Re-fill the Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture into the glass.
  • Garnish: Place an orange slice or twist into the glass for garnish.
  • Serve: Enjoy your Negroni immediately. Cheers!

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Gin: If you find yourself without gin, you can try vodka for a less botanical flavor. I've also used Aperol instead of Campari for a softer, less bitter profile.
  • Campari: Aperol is a good alternative if you prefer something other than Campari's bitter edge. It's lighter but still brings that orange essence.
  • Sweet Vermouth: I've used dry vermouth in a pinch. It changes the character of the drink but still works. Just add a small splash of simple syrup to balance the bitterness.

Making a Pitcher of Negroni:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of gin, 8 oz of Campari, and 8 oz of sweet vermouth.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with an orange slice or twist, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and do a reasonable job mimicking gin's botanicals. You can also replace gin for soda water.
  • Campari Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic aperitif or make a simple syrup infused with orange peel and a touch of bitterness from a dash of grapefruit juice.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic Negroni.