Classic Negroni

A timeless, sophisticated Italian cocktail perfectly balancing bitter, sweet, and botanical flavors with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.

Prep: 3 min Total: 3 min Level: Beginner Serves: 1

Equipment

Mixing glass
Bar spoon
Jigger
Hawthorne strainer
Rocks glass
Vegetable peeler or paring knife

Ingredients

Main

1 oz London Dry Gin — A juniper-forward gin holds up best against the bitter Campari.
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth — Carpano Antica Formula or Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino are excellent choices.
1 cup Ice — For stirring, plus one large cube for serving
1 piece Orange peel — About 1 inch wide and 2 inches long, pith removed

Main

1 oz	London Dry Gin	A juniper-forward gin holds up best against the bitter Campari.
1 oz	Campari
1 oz	Sweet Vermouth	Carpano Antica Formula or Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino are excellent choices.
1 cup	Ice	For stirring, plus one large cube for serving
1 piece	Orange peel	About 1 inch wide and 2 inches long, pith removed

Instructions

Fill a mixing glass about two-thirds full with ice.
~1 min
Using plenty of ice ensures the drink gets cold quickly without over-diluting.
Pour the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into the mixing glass.
~1 min
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly and smoothly for 20 to 30 seconds until well-chilled.
~1 min
Keep the back of the spoon against the glass to avoid chipping the ice.
Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass (Old Fashioned glass). Use a Hawthorne strainer to strain the chilled cocktail into the glass over the fresh ice.

A large, single ice cube melts slower than smaller cubes, keeping your drink cold without watering it down.
Hold the orange peel over the glass, skin-side down, and gently squeeze it to express the aromatic oils over the surface of the drink. Drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.

Rubbing the expressed peel around the rim of the glass before dropping it in adds an extra burst of citrus aroma with every sip.

Tips & Storage

Always store your sweet vermouth in the refrigerator once opened to keep it fresh and prevent it from oxidizing.
While equal parts is the classic ratio, you can tweak the recipe to your liking. If you prefer a drier, punchier drink, try 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz Campari, and 0.75 oz sweet vermouth.
For a smoky twist, swap the gin for Mezcal to make a Mezcal Negroni.
Storage: Cocktails are best enjoyed immediately. However, you can batch the liquor (gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth) in equal parts in an airtight bottle and store it in the refrigerator or at room temperature for weeks. When ready to serve, pour 3 oz of the batch over ice and stir to chill and dilute properly.

Nutrition per serving

195

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