Negroni cocktail in a rocks glass — Campari

Negroni Cocktail Recipe

bitter boozy herbal

gin, campari, sweet vermouth

History

The Negroni was created in 1919 in Florence when Count Camillo Negroni asked bartender Fosco Scarselli to strengthen his Americano by swapping soda water for gin. Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, it became the template for a family of bitter stirred drinks. Serve it over ice with an orange peel. Bitter, herbal, and endlessly sippable, it returned as a global classic during the craft-cocktail revival.

Ingredients

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How to make

  1. Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled, about 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

Glassware

Rocks glass

Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.

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Negroni FAQ

What ingredients are in a Negroni?

A Negroni is made with gin, campari, and sweet vermouth. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Negroni?

Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until well chilled, about 20 to 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

What glass do you serve a Negroni in?

Serve a Negroni in a Rocks glass. Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.

Can I make a Negroni with bottles I already own?

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