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The Negroni is a potent yet flavorful stirred drink, combining equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to create one of the most popular cocktails in existence. It’s both bitter and sweet and has inspired an innumerable number of spin-offs through the decades, which should give you a good hint of how great this simple cocktail can be. Plus, it’s a very simple drink to make and one that even the beginner mixologist can master quickly.
Bar Tools
- Jigger
- Mixing glass
- Stirrer/barspoon
To Serve: Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz. gin
- 1 oz. Campari
- 1 oz. sweet vermouth
To Garnish: with an orange peel
How to Make
Pour your gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into an ice-filled mixing glass and stir well. Once the drink is chilled (do not shake), strain into a rocks glass over a large, single ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel.
Nutritional Facts and ABV
- ABV (alcohol by volume): 20.8%
- Calories: 190 calories
- Total carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Total added sugar: 12 grams
History
There are a number of tales still following the Negroni and its creation. It can understandably be difficult to know for certain who first conocted the famous 1-1-1 cocktail and when but one of, if not the most popular stories states that the Negroni was inspired by another old cocktail, the Americano. An Italian Count is said to have asked a bartender to make his favorite drink, the Americano, stronger by swapping out soda water for gin, and just like that the Negroni was born. The 1-1-1 mixture took hold and spawned many twists in the years since.
FAQ
How strict are the proportion rules for this drink?
The Negroni’s 1-1-1 ratio is a staple. It’s a marker of the true, classic Negroni. But there’s also beauty in the fact that one can tinker with different ratios and still come away with a delicious cocktail. It’s a unique feature of this recipe that seems to be so versatile in its simplicity.
Which gin should I use for my Negroni?
Search “best gin for a negroni” and you’re guaranteed to run into the same advice: Gins with the most dominant botanicals — as in, the strongest tastes derived from a featured plant, such as juniper — will blend with Campari best in this drink. We give the Botanist a 10/10 for pairing with a Negroni.
Can I use dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth?
You can absolutely substitute dry vermouth for sweet vermouth, although it will no longer be a Classic Negroni. Instead, you’ll have what’s called the Dry Negroni.
