Negroni Strawbaggio Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare strawberry

   Wash and hull one fresh strawberry. Cut into quarters. Place 3 of the quarters in the bottom of a mixing glass or shaker.

2. 2

   Muddle

   Gently muddle the strawberry quarters until they release their juices but are not pulverized — you want small pieces and bright color (about 8–10 gentle presses).

3. 3

   Add spirits and sweetener

   Pour in 1 oz gin, 1 oz strawberry amaro, and 1 oz sweet vermouth into the mixing glass. If you prefer a slightly sweeter cocktail or your strawberry amaro is very dry, add 0.25 tbs simple syrup. Add 1 dash of aromatic bitters if using.

4. 4

   Stir & chill

   Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 30–40 full turns) until the mixture is well chilled, slightly diluted, and properly integrated.

5. 5

   Prepare serving glass

   Place one large ice cube or two large cubes in an Old Fashioned/rocks glass. If desired, rub the rim lightly with the remaining strawberry quarter for extra aroma.

6. 6

   Strain

   Double-strain the stirred cocktail into the prepared rocks glass using a standard Hawthorne strainer with a fine-mesh (to catch small strawberry bits).

7. 7

   Express citrus oil & garnish

   Hold a lemon peel over the drink and give it a sharp twist to express oils across the surface. Drop the peel into the glass. Garnish with the remaining strawberry quarter on the rim or on a pick.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve immediately. Optionally provide a small straw. Sip slowly to enjoy the balance of gin brightness, the bittersweet strawberry amaro, and vermouth richness.