The Negroni combines equal parts gin, sweet red vermouth and Campari. Its bitter citrus notes make it a distinctive aperitif before dinner. This recipe keeps that straightforward ratio and uses orange peel for a fragrant finish.
1 cocktail · Prep: 5 minutes · Total: about 5 minutes
At a glance
Classic Negroni Recipe
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 0 min
- Total time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 30 ml | (1 fl oz) gin |
| 30 ml | (1 fl oz) sweet red vermouth |
| 30 ml | (1 fl oz) Campari |
| — | Ice cubes |
| 1 | strip of washed orange peel, for garnish |
Instructions
- Fill a chilled rocks glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the gin, sweet red vermouth and Campari.
- Stir gently for about 20–30 seconds, until well chilled and lightly diluted.
- Twist the orange peel over the glass to release its oils, add it to the drink and serve.
Why stir rather than shake?
Stirring chills and dilutes the drink while keeping its clear appearance. Use sweet red vermouth rather than dry vermouth to keep the intended balance. Refrigerate an opened bottle of vermouth and follow the producer’s storage advice. For a lighter variation, sparkling wine can replace the gin, but that produces a different drink.
Contains alcohol. Vermouth commonly contains sulfites; check all product labels.
Ingredients and equipment
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