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Chocolate Negroni

A bittersweet gin Negroni variation accented with cacao depth.

Base spirit
Gin
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Rocks glass

Chocolate Negroni blends gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari with a cacao-infused spirit or bitter chocolate liqueur. The result is a darker, softer Negroni with cocoa aromatics and a slightly richer texture. The bitterness remains intact but gains dessert-like depth.

A Chocolate Negroni in a rocks glass with a large cube and orange peel.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1 oz gin
  • • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • • 1 oz Campari
  • • 0.25 oz cacao spirit
  • • Orange peel

Did you know?

“Chocolate bitters and cacao infusions became popular among bartenders after the early 2000s cocktail revival, inspiring riffs like the Chocolate Negroni.”

Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives

Bartender's Note

Use a dry cacao spirit so the drink stays structured rather than sweet.

How to make the Chocolate Negroni

  1. 1Stir with ice.
  2. 2Strain over a large cube.
  3. 3Garnish with orange peel.

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