Negroni Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Measure and combine

   Measure 1 part gin, 1/2 part Alta Verde (green amaro), 1/2 part sweet vermouth and 1/2 part Campari. Pour all spirits into a mixing glass or shaker large enough for ice. (The ingredient list above uses 'cups' scaled so 1 cup gin : 1/2 cup other ingredients; for a single Negroni reduce to 1.0 oz gin : 0.5 oz each other spirit.)

2. 2

   Add ice and stir

   Fill the mixing glass with ice (large cubes or a big cube). Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for about 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted (target ~20–25% dilution by weight). Stirring preserves clarity and silky texture.

3. 3

   Prepare serving glass

   Place a large ice cube or fresh large cubes into an old-fashioned (rocks) glass.

4. 4

   Strain

   Strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube. Use a Hawthorne or julep strainer to catch ice shards.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Express the oils from an orange peel over the surface of the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a firm twist, then rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it into the cocktail as garnish.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the balance of bitter (Campari), herbal (Alta Verde), sweet (vermouth) and botanical (gin).