Negroni
A bold Italian aperitivo of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth served over ice with an orange peel.
The Negroni is a three-part Italian aperitivo that combines gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in equal parts. Gin adds structure and juniper, Campari brings firm bitter orange, and vermouth contributes herbal sweetness and depth. Stirred over ice and served in a rocks glass, the drink is intense, balanced, and slightly viscous. An expressed orange peel amplifies the drink’s citrus oils and ties the components together.
Ingredients
- • 1 oz gin
- • 1 oz Campari
- • 1 oz sweet vermouth
Did you know?
“The Negroni is commonly credited to Count Camillo Negroni in Florence in the early 20th century, reportedly created when he asked for his Americano to be strengthened with gin. While the exact details are debated, printed recipes for the Negroni appear in mid-20th-century Italian and French sources. Wondrich and Italian cocktail historians note its connection to the Americano family of bitter aperitivi. In recent decades, the Negroni has become a global bartender favorite, spawning numerous riffs like the Boulevardier and White Negroni.”
Bartender's Note
Control dilution by stirring over large, cold ice and consider adjusting ratios slightly if you prefer a drier or less bitter profile.
How to make the Negroni
- 1Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice
- 2Stir until well chilled and slightly viscous
- 3Strain over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass or build directly over a large cube
- 4Garnish with an expressed orange peel and serve
