Reposado Negroni Recipe

1. Chill glass

If you prefer a colder drink and less dilution, place a rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

2. Add the reposado tequila, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass or shaker tin (do not shake).

3. Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice (enough to reach the top and chill rapidly). Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted — the glass should feel cold to the touch and the outside of the mixing glass may show light frost.

4. Discard the ice or water from the chilled rocks glass, if you used it, and add 1–2 large ice cubes to the glass.

5. Strain the stirred cocktail over the large ice cubes into the rocks glass using a julep strainer or the mixing-glass lip to hold back the ice.

6. Take a strip of orange peel about 1/2" wide and 2–3" long. Express the oils by holding it over the drink, skin-side down, and pinching firmly so the oils spray across the surface.

7. Run the rim of the glass with the orange peel briefly and drop the peel into the drink as garnish (or thread it on a pick and rest on the ice).

8. Serve immediately. Optional: for a slightly smokier aroma, briefly flame the expressed peel by holding a lit match or lighter flame between the peel and the drink while expressing the oils (exercise caution).