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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.

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

Ingredients

Servings

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.

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How to make the Kingston Negroni

  1. 1Add Jamaican rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice
  2. 2Stir until well chilled
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
  4. 4Garnish with orange peel and serve

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