Classic Negroni Cocktail
Elevate your cocktail game with the timeless Classic Negroni Cocktail, a sophisticated blend of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari in perfectly balanced proportions. This iconic Italian aperitif is celebrated for its bold, bittersweet flavor and vibrant crimson hue, making it as elegant as it is easy to prepare in just 5 minutes. Served over a single large ice cube and crowned with the aromatic zest of an orange peel, the Negroni is the epitome of minimalism done right. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or winding down after a long day, this cocktail is your ticket to effortless style and refinement.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 strip Orange Peel
- 4 cubes Ice Cubes
Instructions
Start by gathering all the ingredients and tools needed: gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, an orange, a jigger, a mixing glass, a bar spoon, and a rocks glass.
Measure 1 oz of gin using the jigger and pour it into the mixing glass.
Measure 1 oz of sweet vermouth and add it to the mixing glass.
Measure 1 oz of Campari and pour it into the mixing glass as well.
Add ice cubes to the mixing glass until it is about three-quarters full.
Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds using a bar spoon to chill and dilute the cocktail evenly.
Place a fresh ice cube in a rocks glass.
Strain the mixed cocktail over the ice cube in the rocks glass using a strainer.
Cut a strip of orange peel, express its oils over the cocktail by holding it over the glass and twisting it gently, then drop it into the drink as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Negroni cocktail.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
