Negroni Recipe

Build & Stir

Place a mixing glass or a rocks glass large enough for stirring on the bar. Add the gin, sweet vermouth and Campari in equal parts (1 oz each) into the mixing glass. Add large ice cubes to fill the glass about three-quarters full.

Stir to chill & dilute

Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture steadily for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full rotations), until the outside of the mixing glass feels cold and the liquid is properly chilled and diluted — this typically yields about 20–25% dilution appropriate for a stirred spirit-forward cocktail.

Strain & Serve

If you used a mixing glass, place one large ice cube or a few large cubes into a rocks glass and strain the stirred cocktail over the ice. If you built the drink directly in the serving glass, simply leave the ice in place.

Garnish

Express an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel with the outside skin facing down above the glass and giving it a quick twist to release the oils. Rim the glass with the peel if desired, then drop the peel into the drink as garnish.

If you prefer a slightly less bitter, smoother Negroni, add 1/4 teaspoon of simple syrup to the mixing glass before stirring, then proceed with stirring, straining and garnishing as above.