Negroni
Equal-parts bittersweet aperitif cocktail.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Stirred
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Gin
30 ml
Campari
30 ml
Sweet Vermouth
30 ml
Garnish
Orange Slice
Half-slice
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Stir gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with ice.
- 2
Strain over fresh ice and garnish with an orange half-slice.
About the Negroni
The Negroni is a classic Italian aperitif cocktail made with equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Its simple three-ingredient formula creates a surprisingly complex drink, combining gin's botanical character with the pronounced bitterness of Campari and the herbal sweetness of vermouth. The cocktail is typically stirred with ice rather than shaken, preserving its smooth texture and clarity. Bold and distinctly bittersweet, it is particularly suited to drinkers who enjoy assertive, spirit-forward cocktails.
What does a Negroni taste like?
A Negroni tastes bittersweet, herbal and intensely aromatic. Campari provides prominent bitter citrus and herbal notes, while sweet vermouth contributes richness, sweetness and spice. Gin adds juniper and other botanicals that interact with both ingredients. The result is complex and initially bitter, followed by a lingering combination of sweetness, citrus, herbs and warming alcohol.
Tips for making a Negroni
Because a Negroni contains only spirits and fortified wine, proper chilling and dilution are particularly important. Stir the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with plenty of ice until thoroughly chilled, then strain over fresh ice. Keep opened sweet vermouth refrigerated to preserve its flavor. An expressed orange peel is an excellent garnish because its citrus oils complement Campari's bitter-orange character.
