The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail known for its perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness. Here’s a simple Negroni recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 oz (30 ml) gin
- 1 oz (30 ml) Campari
- 1 oz (30 ml) sweet vermouth
- Orange slice or twist for garnish
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Pour the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth over the ice in the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients together with a long cocktail spoon until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice or a chilled Old Fashioned glass.
- Garnish your Negroni with an orange slice or a twist of orange peel.
- Serve and enjoy your classic Negroni!
The Negroni is a strong and balanced cocktail with a distinct bitter and citrusy flavor. Adjust the proportions to suit your taste, keeping in mind that the traditional equal parts of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth provide the classic Negroni flavor. You can also try variations, such as a Boulevardier (substituting bourbon for gin) or a White Negroni (using Lillet Blanc and Suze instead of Campari and sweet vermouth).
