Negroni
A Negroni is one of the simplest classic cocktails, with equal parts gin, red vermouth, and Campari simply stirred together and served over ice with an orange peel twist. The Negroni cocktail is said to have originated in Florence, Italy, and is served as a "aperitivo," or before-dinner drink.
Vermouth is a fortified wine made with botanicals, herbs, and spices, as well as neutral alcohol such as clear brandy. That being said, the vermouth you use for your Negroni cocktail is entirely personal - try a few and see what you like. Carpano Antico (an Italian red vermouth), Martini & Rossi (slightly sweeter), or Dolin Rouge (drier) are our recommendations.
The only difference between an Americano and a Negroni is that club soda is used in place of gin. All things considered, an Americano offers all of the wonderful flavors of a Negroni but is more appropriate for daytime consumption due to its light flavor and lower alcohol content.
The Negroni is enhanced with powerful bitter fruit and botanical flavors from both Campari and red vermouth. Similar to vermouth, various gins can have a variety of herbal notes. Your best bet might be a straightforward gin so as not to overpower the other flavors in the beverage. Both the smooth, dry gins Tanqueray No. 10 and Beefeater London Dry have citrus and juniper notes that pair well with both the red vermouth and Campari.
Recipe for 1 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. gin
- 1 1/2 oz. red vermouth
- 1 1/2 oz. Campari
- Orange twist, to garnish
Directions:
- Gin, vermouth, and Campari should all be combined in an ice-filled mixing glass. To combine, thoroughly stir. Into a rocks glass, transfer. Add an orange twist as a garnish.
