An easy-to-remember ratio. Equal parts. One each of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Stirred over ice, served up or on the rocks. It is a drink one can have either before as an aperitivo or after dinner as a digestivo. I tend to have it before dinner with snacks like olives or other antipasti, but after a big feast (like say, Thanksgiving), it does the body good. The drink has a little of everything: sweet, bitter, booze. What else do you need? Meet the Negroni!
Origine del Negroni
The Negroni co*cktail has had a resurgence in the past decade; particularly in the past few years. But its origin, which has a conflicting story (as is the norm), dates back to just shy of 100 years. The one story most experts peg as the true beginning starts with a co*cktail made for Americans and an Italian Count named Negroni.
The Americano
The journey of the Negroni begins with the Americano co*cktail, but since that drink was itself a spin-off of the Milano-Torino co*cktail, we’ll start there. The Milano-Torino, or Mi-To as it is sometimes called, is a drink made with equal parts Campari & sweet vermouth.Milano is home to Campari, a bitter digestivo, hence the first part of the name. Torino is the place where the first commercially available vermouth, Carpano, was created in 1786. This drink was served asequal parts of both.
The Americano co*cktail, fashionable in the early twentieth century, gives equal measure to club soda, Campari, and vermouth, (and for the Italians, it was a given that this meant sweet vermouth). Count Camillo Negroni, fresh from his travels to the American wild-west made a simple request to his barman upon his return to Italy. His request? That his Americano be made stronger. A legendary drink was born when the club soda was replaced with gin.
A quick word on Campari
To talk about the Negroni without a quick word on Campari would be a sbagliat, meaning“mistake” (more on that later).
Campari was created circa 1860 by a Lombardy-born man named Gaspare Campari. He worked his way up to barman in a cafe in Torino before moving to Milano where he created his renowned bitter concoction. His namesake bitters was first known as Bitter all’usa d’Holanda and its ingredients have never been disclosed other than to say that “it is the result of an infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants, and fruit in alcohol and water”. To use another bitter in a Negroni instead of Campari such as Tempus Fugit Gran Classico, Luxardo Classico, or even Aperol can lead to a bitter debate indeed. We won’t jump in on the matter other than to say, if it tastes good, that is all we require.
The Negroni & Variations
The Negroni, like the Old-Fashioned, can be a new drink each time it is made by simply changing the brand of gin. Making subtle changes like swapping out the brand of vermouth is a fun game too. The vermouth category has exploded with new brands, particularly in America, with regional brands increasingin availability and popularity. No need to just keep it to the standard Italian sweet vermouth brands; mix it up a bit!
co*cktail Recipe: Negroni
– 1 oz gin (try Beefeater or Junipero for a classic London Dry backbone or tryHendrick’s or St. George Dry Rye for a modern change of pace. The possibilities are endless.) – 1 oz sweet vermouth – 1 oz Campari
Add ingredients along with ice into mixing glass. Stir. Strain and serve into ice-filled old-fashioned glass if serving on the rocks. If serving up, strain into a chilled co*cktail coupe. Garnish with orange peel in either case.
co*cktail Recipe: Boulevardier
And now for something completely different; change the gin to another spirit altogether. Replace the gin with bourbon and you’ve got a Boulevardier, a co*cktail which dates back to the 1920’s.
– 1 oz bourbon (try Larceny or Buffalo Trace) – 1 oz sweet vermouth – 1 oz Campari
Same as above, but generally served up (meaning shaken or stirred with ice, strained into a glass and served without ice.)
co*cktail Recipe: Old Pal
Also dating back to the 1920’s, this Negroni variation subs the gin for rye and also uses dry instead of sweet vermouth.
Served either up or on the rocks. Try a lemon twist as a garnish here.
co*cktail Recipe: Negroni Sbagliato
How about instead of gin, you’d like to use sparkling wine instead? Well then you, my friend, are having a Negroni Sbagliato (mentioned earlier to mean “mistake”, but a delicious one at that.)
– 1 oz sweet vermouth – 1 oz Campari – 2-3 oz sparkling wine like Prosecco.
Build in an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Serve with orange wedge.
There are countless other variations to try including a Oaxacan Negroni which uses mezcal or even a White Negroni made with dry vermouth and Suze, a French gentian bitter. These and many more variations are included in Gary Regan’s The Negroni: Drinking to La Dolce Vita, with Recipes & Lore, anindispensable book used for this article. And if you’ve not had a finger-stirred Negroni, ideally made by Gaz himself, I urge you to give it a try!
Update: June 4th-10th is Negroni Week! During this week, participating bars all around the world make Negronis and contribute the proceeds to charities of their choosing! You can learn more at the Negroni Week website.
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Equal parts. One each of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari
Campari
Campari (Italian: [kamˈpaːri]) is an Italian alcoholic liqueur, considered an apéritif (20.5%, 21%, 24%, 25%, or 28.5% ABV, depending on the country where it is sold), obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit (including chinotto and cascarilla) in alcohol and water.
A classic Negroni recipe is equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. For his version, as seen in his wildly popular video, Stanley doubles up the gin and shakes it, which had some traditionalists up in arms. In truth, the heft of more gin cuts the sweetness a bit, but to each their own.
sbagliato... with prosecco in it," that's not how someone would usually order it. Sbagliato means "mistaken" or "broken" in Italian — a reference to substituting the gin in a traditional Negroni for sparkling wine. So saying "with prosecco" is redundant. You can just order it as a sbagliato, experts say.
The most common story is the Negroni was created by Count Camillo Negroni, when he requested bartender Fosco Scarselli at Caffè Casoni to create a stronger version of his favourite co*cktail, an Americano. Legend has it Count Negroni requested for the soda the be replaced with gin.
To begin, a Negroni—like any short, spirit-based drink without fruit juices to emulsify—simply doesn't need to be shaken; shaking will actually diminish the drink by changing its mouthfeel and dilution. Unlike the Martini, say, the Negroni works well served up or on the rocks.
The Negroni is often considered to be one of the world's classic co*cktails. Though its true origins are uncertain, the favored story is that it was invented in a bar in Florence, Italy where Count Negroni ordered his bartender to make a stronger Americano by adding gin instead of soda water. The drink is a simple one.
The Negroni combines equal parts of gin, sweet vermouth and bitter Campari. Mixed in a glass with ice and garnished with an orange slice, or orange peel, you've got yourself a wonderfully refreshing co*cktail.
You are a practical thinker and a good listener, sophisticated in your decisions. If you find like-minded people, you love to share your thoughts with them. A classy intellectual like you can really appreciate a good Negroni. Negroni is a great co*cktail to stimulate both your conversation and appetite.
Of course, the co*cktail got its name after the count Camillo Negroni. The same year this iconic drink was invented, the Negroni Distillery was opened in Treviso, Italy. The distillery made a bottled version of the co*cktail and was very successful. They named the drink Antico Negroni, and they still produce it today.
Unfortunately, Campari (a key ingredient in a classic Negroni) is not vegan friendly. It doesn't contain animal products but can contain by-products due to the filtration process used.
You ask this question every time you pull up to the bar, and I'm beginning to wonder if there's a broader issue at play. You want to know if a Negroni is a girl drink. It's not.
However, the Negroni is neither a man's drink nor a woman's drink; it's an everyone drink. There's something very cool and egalitarian about the Negroni that makes both men and women ooze elegance with complete simplicity.
Considered to be the strongest co*cktail in the world, this drink contains 100% alcohol, with absolutely no mixers whatsoever. Gin, vodka, absinthe, brandy and blackberry liquor are mixed together in equal parts are used to create this lethal mix.
Often nicknamed the Mi-To, this drink was first stirred up at Milanese bar Caffè Campari during the 1860s. The co*cktail was named for its minimal ingredients: Campari (invented in Milan) and the vermouth at hand (from Turin).
There are two common ways to serve a Negroni: on the rocks, or straight up. For the former, simply combine the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice; stir to combine, twist a thin piece of orange peel over the drink for aromatics and use the twist as garnish.
Negroni is a classic Italian co*cktail. Born in Florence thanks to the creativity of Count Negroni (see below), it is a 3 ingredient co*cktail that puts together some of the most beloved alcoholic beverages in Italy: Campari, Vermouth and Gin.
A Negroni is an aperitif that has gained worldwide popularity as a drink to stimulate your appetite before a meal. Composed of Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari bitters, and an orange slice.
On September 12, mixologists at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel set a Guinness World Record for the largest Negroni co*cktail by mixing up 210 litres each of gin, Campari and Rosso Vermouth in a huge container surrounded entirely by ice.
“If I'm…in need of a nightcap, a Negroni is always a solid choice. Its bitterness is great to wake up and open the palate but also [for ending the evening.]” For Parsons, the co*cktail's easy construction makes it the best drink to order “with confidence” at any bar, at any time.
1 oz gin + 1 oz Campari + 1 oz sweet vermouth = 2 shots
The Negroni doesn't hold back on flavor or booze. The bitter sipper weighs in at two shots-worth of alcohol, but we doubt you'll down the powerful (yet totally lovable) flavors too quickly.
A Negroni is a three-ingredient co*cktail made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. Of those three ingredients, Campari is the only constant — you can try any type of gin or sweet vermouth, but you better not add anything except Campari.
This twist on the classic Negroni, retains the characteristic herbaceous, bitterness of the original but adds a rich smoky element by replacing the gin with mezcal.
No, negronis are not considered to be a healthy drink choice. A negroni is a co*cktail that traditionally consists of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Each of these ingredients contains alcohol, and when consumed in excess, alcohol can increase the risk of health problems.
Some may argue that Negroni drinkers live a touch on edge. If that describes you, it means you're a practical thinker and listener who makes creative decisions.
Do: Order a Negroni before a meal. Negronis are great as a pre-dinner drink since they're known to stimulate your appetite. Consider ordering one for happy hour before a meal or as a sipper while you wait for your table to be ready at your favorite Italian restaurant.
“The Negroni was created in Italy, likely in the early 1900s,” says bartender Dylan Knox of Vol. 39 in Chicago. “The story goes, Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender to strengthen his favorite co*cktail, the Americano—created using vermouth, Campari and club soda—and the Negroni was [born].”
A Negroni is an Italian co*cktail, made of one part gin, one part vermouth rosso (red, semi-sweet) and one part Campari, garnished with orange peel. It is considered an apéritif.
Aperol and Campari are similar, but different. Both are Italian aperitifs or aperitivo spirits, meaning they're traditionally a pre-dinner drink, and also a common ingredient in many co*cktails. Aperol is Italy's favorite light aperitif, while Campari is the world's most famous.
Yes! Luckily, Campari is one of those harder aperitifs to spoil, compared to let's say a bottle of vermouth which is more prone to being spoiled, that is unless your bottle is really not stored properly. We'll talk about what's considered improper storage a little later.
Sweet vermouth is the best option for Negronis because it contains more sugar, has an earthy flavor, and a darker color. These qualities complement the dry gin flavor and red, herby Campari. You can make a Negroni with dry vermouth if that's what you already have at home.
A rocks glass, sometimes called an old fashioned, is designed for drinks made in the glass, like a Negroni or the namesake old fashioned. This type of glass is also ideal for straight liquors on the rocks or for serving a whiskey neat (no ice).
Almost no one specifies types of gin or vermouth, and in a way, it's not vital — one of the charms of the Negroni is it's near invincibility. Use any gin or sweet vermouth you like, and it's going to taste great. Substitute Campari for any of it's competitors, and it's going to taste great.
The NEGRONI - Angostura. A simple composition of equal parts gin, vermouth, Campari, the Negroni is perfectly complemented by ANGOSTURA® orange bitters. Dry, zingy, and garnished elegantly with an orange peel, this co*cktail is a classic appreciated by bitter aficionados the world 'round.
What's the Difference Between the Americano and Negroni? Campari is best-known for two famous co*cktails: the Americano and Negroni. Both drinks use equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth, but the Negroni does not include soda, opting for an equal measure of gin instead.
The Negroni is made entirely of liquor; it's a booze on booze kind of drink typically consisting of dry gin, sweet vermouth and bitters, then garnished with orange. As a result, the Negroni is not a weak drink, with an average alcohol content somewhere around 24% ABV (Alcohol By Volume).
Negronis are best served icy cold, so big ice cubes are the best to use here. I particularly love an extra-large square or spherical cube (you can buy the moulds easily online), but if not, the biggest coldest ice cubes from your freezer will work just as well. Garnish And Spritz.
The negroni sbagliato is a negroni — Campari, sweet vermouth, and an orange garnish — but with prosecco in replacement of the typical gin. According to Bon Appetit, the co*cktail's folklore story is that a bartender accidentally added prosecco to the glass instead of gin one day.
The Negroni is made entirely of liquor; it's a booze on booze kind of drink typically consisting of dry gin, sweet vermouth and bitters, then garnished with orange. As a result, the Negroni is not a weak drink, with an average alcohol content somewhere around 24% ABV (Alcohol By Volume).
However, the Negroni is neither a man's drink nor a woman's drink; it's an everyone drink. There's something very cool and egalitarian about the Negroni that makes both men and women ooze elegance with complete simplicity.
There are two common ways to serve a Negroni: on the rocks, or straight up. For the former, simply combine the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice; stir to combine, twist a thin piece of orange peel over the drink for aromatics and use the twist as garnish.
Of course, the co*cktail got its name after the count Camillo Negroni. The same year this iconic drink was invented, the Negroni Distillery was opened in Treviso, Italy. The distillery made a bottled version of the co*cktail and was very successful. They named the drink Antico Negroni, and they still produce it today.
And last on our list, but certainly not the least (amount of alcohol, that is), we have the Aunt Roberta. This co*cktail contains 100% liquor and is widely regarded as THE strongest co*cktail in the world. The infamous drink contains: 3 ounces vodka.
It's this sense of fun and youth that makes them fun to be around. Negroni drinkers are non-conformers, but they do get along well with other negroni drinkers. They like to have expert knowledge on arcane subjects, and they are the friend you would ask to help you complete that difficult crossword.
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