Negroni Recipe

Chill glass

If desired, place the old fashioned glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice and water while you assemble the cocktail to chill the glass.

Measure spirits

Using a jigger, measure 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth and pour them into the mixing glass.

Add ice

Add 5–6 large ice cubes to the mixing glass so the liquid is well covered. Larger cubes melt slower and produce less dilution.

Stir

Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture steadily for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full turns). Aim for gentle but thorough stirring to chill and dilute the drink to the proper level — the glass should become lightly frosted and the exterior slightly wet with condensation.

Prepare garnish

While stirring or immediately after, use a vegetable peeler or knife to cut a 1–2 inch (2.5–5 cm) strip of orange peel. Trim any pith so you have a clean aromatic peel.

Strain and serve

Discard the ice/water from the chilled old fashioned glass if you used it to chill. Add a fresh large ice cube (or 1–2 cubes) to the glass. Using a strainer, pour the stirred cocktail from the mixing glass into the serving glass over the ice.

Express and garnish

Hold the orange peel over the glass with the outside (zest) facing down and give it a sharp squeeze to express the orange oils over the drink. Optionally run the peel around the rim. Drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.

Serve immediately. Encourage the drinker to sip slowly to appreciate the bittersweet balance of gin, Campari, and vermouth.

If you prefer a simpler method, add ice to the serving glass, pour 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth directly into the glass, stir briefly with a bar spoon to combine, then express and drop the orange peel as described above.