Negroni Recipe

Measure and combine

Add gin, Campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass in equal parts (for example 1 oz / 30 ml each if making a single serving).

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes. Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for about 20–30 seconds (roughly 20–30 full spoon rotations) until well-chilled and slightly diluted — the glass should sweat and the liquid should be clear and slightly viscous.

Prepare glass

Place a large ice cube or two in a rocks (old-fashioned) glass.

Strain and serve

Strain the stirred cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the ice.

Garnish

Express an orange peel over the surface by holding the peel skin-side down over the glass and giving it a sharp twist to release the oils, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink as a garnish.

Optional adjustments

If you prefer a slightly less bitter Negroni, reduce Campari to 3/4 part and increase gin to 1 1/4 parts. For a slightly brighter citrus aroma, flame the orange peel briefly before expressing, taking care with safety.

Use the mixing glass and bar spoon for stirring; strain with the Hawthorne or julep strainer into the rocks glass. Use a peeler or knife to cut the orange peel for garnish.