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Negroni Recipe | How To Make A Negroni Cocktail

The Negroni is a classic cocktail that’s become incredibly popular in recent years, despite the unique flavour. Negronis are a slightly bitter cocktail but there are numerous variations you can try, which perhaps is part of the reason for their popularity.

What's In A Negroni Cocktail? 

A Negroni is made from gin, vermouth and Campari, but it can also be flavoured with other ingredients, such as spiced rum, whiskey or Prosecco for a twist on a classic. 

How To Make A Negroni Cocktail

Negroni cocktails are easy to put together, and you don’t need many ingredients if you’re aiming for the classic recipe.

Equipment Needed 

Ingredients Needed 

  • 25ml gin
  • 25ml sweet vermouth
  • 25ml Campari
  • Ice
  • Orange wedge garnish (optional)

Method

  1. Pour the gin, vermouth and Campari into a mixing glass and add the ice.
  2. Stir well to combine the ingredients. 
  3. Strain into a tumbler glass and add fresh ice and a garnish of orange. Serve immediately. 

Alternative Negroni Recipes

The beauty of a Negroni is that it can be customised and flavoured in a wide variety of ways. Whether you want a refreshing take on this traditional drink, a spiced alternative or something bubbly for a special occasion, there are countless Negroni recipes to try. 

Americano Negroni

This alternative to the Negroni is actually a classic cocktail in itself – the Americano, which predates the Negroni and was the inspiration for the drink.

The Americano name actually stems from its popularity with American tourists back in the 1860s, and it has complex, bitter notes paired with the bubbles from soda water - all balanced by the sweetness of the vermouth. 

Equipment Needed

  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Tumbler glass
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients Needed 

  • 30ml Campari
  • 30ml sweet vermouth
  • 120ml soda water
  • Lemon or orange wedge for garnish (optional)

Method

  1. In a highball tumbler glass, add all your ingredients (except the citrus wedge) and add ice. 
  2. Top up with chilled soda water and stir lightly. 
  3. Garnish with a lemon or orange wedge and serve immediately. 

Mezcal Negroni

The Mezcal Negroni improves on the classic by pairing the traditional flavours with the smokiness of mezcal which balances the sweetness of the vermouth. It’s an ideal cocktail for sipping slowly and is the perfect refreshment in the summer. 

Equipment Needed 

  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Tumbler glass
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients Needed 

  • 30ml mezcal
  • 30ml sweet vermouth
  • 30ml Campari
  • Ice
  • Orange wedge garnish (optional)

Method

  1. Combine the mezcal, sweet vermouth and Campari in a mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to chill the ingredients and thoroughly combine. 
  3. Strain into a tumbler with fresh ice and garnish with a slice of orange. Serve immediately. 

Conclusion

You’ll love experimenting with different recipes for the Negroni. The balance of sweet and bitter notes makes this a complex and unusual cocktail that’s surprisingly tasty.