Aug 30 2026

Mezcal Negroni Recipe

Time8m
Serves1

400 conejos mezcal, campari, sweet vermouth, orange bitters

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Ingredients

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Mezcal Negroni

Method

Mezcal Negroni

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    Place a rocks glass in the freezer or fill it with ice and water to chill while you prepare the cocktail (about 2–3 minutes).

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 1 oz 400 Conejos mezcal, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

  3. 3

    Add ice and stir

    Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes. Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full strokes) until well chilled, slightly diluted, and the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold.

  4. 4

    Prepare the serving glass

    If you chilled the rocks glass with ice water, discard the ice/water. Add one or two large fresh ice cubes to the glass.

  5. 5

    Strain and garnish

    Strain the stirred cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice. Express the oils from an orange peel by holding it skin-side down over the drink and giving it a firm twist, then run the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately. Optionally provide a small straw or stirrer for the guest to adjust dilution as desired.

Equipment notes

  1. 7

    Use a mixing glass and stir (do not shake) to preserve clarity and texture. Large ice cubes are preferred to control dilution.

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