Kingston Negroni
A funky Jamaican rum Negroni variation with bold molasses depth.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Rocks glass
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.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1 oz Jamaican rum
- • 1 oz Campari
- • 1 oz sweet vermouth
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.
How to make the Kingston Negroni
- 1Stir with ice.
- 2Strain over large cube.
- 3Garnish with orange peel.
