Recipe · Easy
Negroni
The quintessential Italian trio: gin, red bitter, and red vermouth in equal parts. Bitter, herbal, and timeless.
- Glass
- Rocks or Old Fashioned glass
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin London Dry
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Red vermouth
- 1 slice Orange (garnish)
Method
- Add gin, Campari, and vermouth to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or serve directly.
- Garnish with an orange slice, lightly expressed over the glass.
Tips
- Use semi-sweet or sweet red vermouth with pronounced bitterness; avoid dry for the classic.
- For a softer version, increase the vermouth proportion to 40 ml.
Frequently asked questions
Should a Negroni be shaken or stirred?
Stir with ice. Shaking adds too much air and alters the texture of the classic.
Which red vermouth works best?
A rosso with body and herbal bitterness: Carpano Antica Formula or Punt e Mes are bar standards.