The Dealer's Negroni

Ingredients

• 8 oz London Dry Gin
• 8 oz Campari
• 8 oz Sweet Vermouth

Instructions

1. Combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a large mixing pitcher or two standard mixing glasses.
2. Add plenty of ice and stir vigorously for about 30 seconds, or until well-chilled and properly diluted. Stir in batches if necessary.
3. Fill 8 rocks glasses with a large ice cube.
4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glasses.
5. For each drink, take a large orange peel, gently warm it with a lighter, then squeeze it over the drink to express the oils, causing them to flame briefly. Drop the flamed peel into the glass.

History

The Negroni, a beloved Italian aperitif, originated in Florence in the early 20th century. This equal-parts stirred classic is a symphony of bitter Campari, sweet vermouth, and botanical gin, here made even more dramatic with the ritual of a flamed orange peel, adding a smoky, caramelized citrus note.