Negroni Classico Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Measure & Combine

   Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice and setting it aside. In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet (house) vermouth.

2. 2

   Stir

   Fill the mixing glass with about 6 large ice cubes. Stir gently but steadily for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full strokes) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted — the mixing glass should develop a slight frost on the outside.

3. 3

   Prepare Glass

   Discard the ice from the chilled rocks glass. Add fresh ice (about 4 large cubes) to the glass for serving.

4. 4

   Strain & Serve

   Strain the chilled Negroni from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the fresh ice.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Express the oils of one orange peel over the surface of the cocktail by holding the peel skin-side down about 3 inches above the drink and giving it a firm squeeze. Rub the rim of the glass with the peel, then drop the peel into the glass as garnish.

6. 6

   Serve immediately. Optional: for a slightly softer Negroni, reduce Campari to 3/4 oz and increase vermouth to 1 1/4 oz (or vice versa to adjust bitterness/sweetness to taste).