Making An Approachable Negroni

The Negroni cocktail, a complex, sophisticated, Italian aperitif that can be elusive to many new drinkers. While this classic cocktail is known for its equal ratios of alcohol, my Negroni is more gin-forward, which keeps the bitterness of the Campari in check.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Italian

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 207kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

Negroni Recipe:

1.5 oz. gin
1 oz. sweet vermouth (red)
.75 oz. Campari
orange peel and orange slices (Negroni garnish)

Instructions

Negroni Recipe:

Fill a cocktail shaker or a tall glass with ice and pour in gin, vermouth and Campari. Stir together until very cold, about 30 seconds.
1.5 oz. gin, 1 oz. sweet vermouth (red), .75 oz. Campari
Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass using the cocktail shaker's strainer or a Hawthorne strainer if using a regular glass.
For the Negroni garnish, use a small serrated knife, remove a 1" strip of peel from an orange (some white pith is okay); it should be stiff enough to provide some resistance when bent. Twist over drink to express oils; discard (or use in the drink), or garnish with orange slices.
orange peel and orange slices (Negroni garnish)

Notes

Make sure to read the full post to find out which brands of alcohol I recommend as well as well as a few negroni recipe variations and my favorite negroni food pairings.

Nutrition information is only an estimation and variation will occur based on the ingredients/brands you use.

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