Negroni Recipe

Negroni recipe — An acquired taste that becomes the only taste. Made with gin. Originally from Italy.

Complex. A little intimidating at first. Rewards patience. Once you get it, you REALLY get it. Very few casual fans.

Count Camillo Negroni invented this in 1919 by asking his bartender to strengthen his Americano with gin instead of soda.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Gin (a good London Dry)
• 1 oz Campari (non-negotiable)
• 1 oz Sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica if possible)
• 1 large Ice cube (big cube preferred)
• 1 strip Orange peel (garnish)

Instructions

1. Add gin, Campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Express an orange peel over the glass to release the oils, then drop it in.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: gin | ABV: 24.0-28.0%

Origin: Italy