The Perfect Negroni Recipe (Best Gin & Ratio for Less Bitterness)

This gin-forward Negroni recipe uses a smoother ratio to tone down the bitterness while still delivering that bold, classic flavor. With just three ingredients and a few simple techniques, it’s a balanced cocktail that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Course Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine Italian

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 198kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker To make your drink and stir before pouring into a glass.
Hawthorne Strainer To strain your Negroni cocktail.

Ingredients

Negroni Recipe:

ice
1.5 oz. (45 ml) gin such as Beefeater
1 oz. (30 ml) sweet vermouth (red) such as Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
.75 oz. (22 ml) Campari
orange peel and/or orange slices (Negroni garnish)

Instructions

Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice.
ice
Pour in the gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
1.5 oz. (45 ml) gin, 1 oz. (30 ml) sweet vermouth (red), .75 oz. (22 ml) Campari
Stir well for about 30 seconds until the drink is very cold.
Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
Use a small serrated knife to cut a strip of orange peel (about 1 inch / 2.5 cm). A little pith is fine.
orange peel and/or orange slices (Negroni garnish)
Twist the peel over the drink to express the oils, then discard or drop it in. Optionally, add a slice of orange.

Notes

To batch Negronis, combine the spirits in a sealed bottle using the same ratio and store in the freezer. Serve over ice and stir before garnishing.
For the garnish, use a fresh orange peel twisted over the drink—this small step makes a big difference in aroma and finish. An orange wedge works too in a pinch.

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