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Kingston Negroni
A funky Jamaican rum Negroni variation with bold molasses depth.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Stir
The Kingston Negroni swaps gin for high-ester Jamaican rum, creating a rich, funky, bittersweet aperitivo. Stirred until cold, it highlights rum’s tropical esters while keeping Campari’s backbone intact.
Did you know?
“Historian Matt Robold and tiki bartenders popularized the riff by showcasing rum’s compatibility with amaro.”
Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Choose a high-ester rum like Smith & Cross for signature funk.
Missing a bottle? See smart swaps in Learn.
How to make the Kingston Negroni
- 1Add Jamaican rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice
- 2Stir until well chilled
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
- 4Garnish with orange peel and serve
