Negroni Rosa Recipe

Chill Glass

If preferred, place a rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail and discard before serving.

Combine Ingredients

Add the Malfy Rosa gin, chilled bianco vermouth, and Starlino Aperitivo into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled about two-thirds with ice.

Stir

Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full strokes) until well chilled and properly diluted. Aim for a silky, slightly viscous texture and a temperature just above freezing.

Prepare Glass

Discard ice or water from the chilled rocks glass if used. Add one large ice cube or a sphere, or 2–3 large cubes into the glass.

Strain

Using a julep strainer or fine mesh, strain the stirred cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the ice.

Garnish

Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and giving it a quick squeeze to release the oils. Rim the glass lightly with the twist, then drop it into the drink as garnish.

Bitters and Soda (optional)

If desired, add 1 dash of orange or grapefruit bitters to the mixed cocktail before stirring for added aromatic complexity. Alternatively, top with a 1/2 oz splash of pink soda or tonic after pouring for a touch of effervescence—add gently to preserve carbonation.

Serve immediately and enjoy. The Negroni Rosa should be balanced between bright grapefruit citrus, the herbaceous gin, the sweet floral bianco vermouth, and the bitter-sweet aperitivo.