Recipe · Easy
Mi-To (Milano-Torino)
The Milanese aperitif that inspired the Negroni: bitter and red vermouth only, no gin. Direct and full of character.
- Glass
- Old Fashioned or rocks glass
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 45 ml Campari
- 45 ml Red vermouth
- 1 slice Orange (garnish)
Method
- Build in a rocks glass over large ice.
- Pour Campari and vermouth.
- Stir briefly to integrate and chill.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Tips
- Some recipes use a 1:1 ratio; others call for slightly more vermouth.
- Ideal as a bridge between Americano and Negroni in a tasting flight.
Frequently asked questions
Are Mi-To and Milano-Torino the same?
Yes. Mi-To is the Italian contraction of the city and the vermouth region.
Why no gin?
According to legend, the Negroni was born when gin was added to a Mi-To at Bar Casoni in Florence.