The Negroni is another of the classic Italian cocktails that should not be missing from your list!
It is considered an appetizer. A traditionally made Negroni is stirred, not shaken!
What is a Negroni?
The Negroni is a cocktail of Italian origin prepared with Gin, Campari, and Vermouth Rosso. It is one of the most famous cocktails in the world that was invented in 1919 by Horacio Vargas, a Florentine bartender who served in the old Cassoni café.
Let’s prepare it!
Negroni Ingredients
- Gin
- Campari
- Vermouth Rosso
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
How to Make Negroni?
- Pour all the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass or mixing glass!
- Add a large ice cube, and stir gently!
- Garnish with orange peel, serve, and enjoy!
What Gin to Use
For this Negroni, I used London No1, but it is optional, you can use the brand that you like best, medium-priced Gin are excellent for mixing them, don’t use an expensive one, if you want Gin cocktail recipes, try these Lavender Martini, Bees Knees Cocktail, and Chambord cocktail, they are exceptional to have on your cocktail list!
Here are some recommendations:
- Bombay Sapphire
- Tanqueray
- Hendricks
- London No1
- Mare
What Is Vermouth?
Vermouth is a wine flavored with herbs, flowers, barks, spices, seeds, roots, and other botanicals, fortified with distilled alcohol to prevent it from spoiling so quickly.
Black vermouth originates from Italy and is sweeter, while white, created in France, is drier and has a higher alcohol content.
Variation of a Negroni
When preparing a Negroni, we have the advantage of having more options, here are some of them!
Just be creative!
Boulevardier – Gin is replaced by whiskey preferably Bourbon
Negroni Sbagliato- (Incorrect Negroni means) Gin is replaced by Cava or Champagne
Americano – Remove the Gin and add soda water
When to serve Negroni?
The Classic Negroni is a cocktail with a classy style that can be taken on different occasions or events!
Try it as a:
- Pool party
- Before dinner
- Game day
- Playing cards
- Happy hour drink
- Reading a book
Notes:
- Get a good quality vermouth and treat it properly!
- Use a large ice cube to keep the cocktail colder and not dilute!
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Negroni
The Negroni is another of the classic Italian cocktails that should not be missing from your list!
It is considered an appetizer. A traditionally made Negroni is stirred, not
stirred!
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Vermouth Rosso (sweet)
- 1 Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass
- Add a large ice cube, stir gently
- Garnish with orange peel, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Get a good quality vermouth and treat it properly
- Use a large ice cube to keep the cocktail colder and not dilute!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 197Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 3mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 1gSugar 10gProtein 0g
Nutrition information isn´t always accurate!
