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Negroni
A classic Italian aperitif that's equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Bitter, complex, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
- Gin1 oz
- Campari1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
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Instructions
- 1Fill a mixing glass with ice
- 2Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth
- 3Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled
- 4Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
- 5Express orange peel over the drink and drop in
- Glassware
- Rocks glass
- Technique
- stir
- Servings
- 1
- Garnish
- Orange peel
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The Negroni is one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, known for its perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal flavors. It's an excellent aperitif that stimulates the appetite before dinner.
History
The Negroni was created in Florence, Italy, in 1919 when Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender to strengthen his Americano by replacing the soda water with gin. The result was an instant classic that has remained popular for over a century.
Variations
- Boulevardier: Replace gin with bourbon or rye whiskey
- Americano: Replace gin with soda water
- White Negroni: Replace Campari with Suze and sweet vermouth with Lillet Blanc
Source: Classic cocktail