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Classic Negroni Cocktail

The iconic Italian aperitivo cocktail perfectly balancing gin, bitter Campari, and rich sweet vermouth in equal parts.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 1 oz London Dry Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth e.g., Carpano Antica or Cocchi di Torino
  • 1 cup Ice cubes standard size, for stirring
  • 1 Large Ice Cube for serving
Garnish
  • 1 slice Fresh Orange thick wheel or expressed peel

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Bar Spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Rocks Glass

Method
 

  1. Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass (Old Fashioned glass) to begin chilling.
  2. In a mixing glass, measure and combine the London Dry Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
  3. Fill the mixing glass about 3/4 full with standard ice cubes.
  4. Using a long bar spoon, stir smoothly and continuously for 20 to 30 seconds to chill and properly dilute the cocktail.
  5. Using a strainer, pour the chilled cocktail over the large ice cube in your prepared rocks glass.
  6. Garnish by sliding a thick fresh orange wheel down the inside edge of the glass, or by expressing the oils from an orange peel over the surface and dropping it in. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always store your open bottle of sweet vermouth in the refrigerator to keep it from spoiling. For a slightly less sweet drink, increase the gin to 1.5 oz.