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Sassy Bartender · Vivian "Three Olives" Sinclair

Negroni

A citrusy and bitter aperitif built around gin, with the classic proportions and service that make the Negroni endure.

“Darling, a Negroni this polished makes the rest of the room look underdressed.”
Negroni cocktail served in a rocks glass with expressed orange peel

WHY THIS DRINK WORKS

The Negroni works because gin, Campari, sweet vermouth meet in deliberate proportion. Keep the method stirred, use fresh ice, and give the final garnish enough attention to finish the aroma without distracting from the drink.

Makes1 cocktail
Time5 minutes
GlassRocks glass
FinishExpressed orange peel

Ingredients

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1 orange peel

Make it

  1. Stir with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
  3. Express orange peel over the drink.

Behind the bar

  • Chill the serving glass while you prepare the drink.
  • Taste balance depends on fresh citrus and accurate measurements.