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Negroni

Negroni cocktail served in a Rocks glass

Equal parts, one stir, entirely bitter by design — one of the most-copied drinks in the world.

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Origin

Widely credited to Count Camillo Negroni in Florence around 1919, who reportedly asked a bartender to strengthen his Americano by swapping soda for gin. Popular and frequently repeated, though — like most cocktail legends — resting on oral tradition rather than contemporary written record.

Flavour Profile

Good for a genuinely bitter, spirit-forward drink before a meal. Not for someone new to bitter aperitivo drinks.

Glass & Garnish

Rocks glass, over ice.

Garnish for the Negroni

Ingredients

  • Gin1 oz
  • Campari1 oz
  • Sweet vermouth1 oz
Ingredients laid out for the Negroni

Method

  1. Stir all three with ice 20–30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  3. Express orange peel over top, drop in.
Stirring the Negroni

Notes

Equal parts scales or batches easily. Pairs well with olives or charcuterie.

Tools Used

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Mixing glassBar spoonJiggerJulep strainerY-peelerRocks / Old Fashioned glass

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