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Negroni Recipe

This classic Negroni recipe is perfectly balanced, combining gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in equal parts for a bold, bittersweet cocktail that’s elegant, easy, and foolproof. With its rich color and citrus aroma, it’s the ideal drink to unwind with or serve at any gathering.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz gin London Dry or your favorite craft gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth such as Carpano Antica or Martini & Rossi
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slice or orange peel twist for garnish
  • Optional variations:
  • Negroni Sbagliato: Replace gin with prosecco for a lighter bubbly version.
  • White Negroni: Use Lillet Blanc instead of sweet vermouth and Suze instead of Campari.

Method
 

  1. Chill your glass.
  2. Place an old-fashioned or rocks glass in the freezer for a few minutes while you gather ingredients.
  3. Mix the drink.
  4. In a mixing glass or directly in the serving glass, add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in equal parts.
  5. Add ice.
  6. Fill the glass with large ice cubes (they melt slower and keep the drink from watering down).
  7. Stir gently.
  8. Use a bar spoon to stir for about 20–30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted. The drink should look glossy, not cloudy.
  9. Garnish and serve.
  10. Express the oils from an orange peel by holding it over the glass and giving it a gentle twist, then drop it in, or garnish with a simple orange slice for a classic finish. Enjoy immediately.