Negroni
A bold, bittersweet classic, perfect for when the stakes are high and the conversation flows as smoothly as the gin.
Ingredients
- 1 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass..
- Add ice and stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds..
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube..
- Garnish with an orange slice or a flamed orange peel.
Glassware: Old Fashioned glass
Garnish: Orange slice or flamed orange peel
History
The Negroni is said to have originated in Florence, Italy, around 1919. Legend has it that Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to strengthen his Americano by replacing the soda water with gin, creating this now-beloved cocktail. It's a testament to simple, perfect balance.