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Negroni
Equal parts of three spirits, with bitter, sweet and herbal flavors in balance.
Home-bar collection version
For one serving
Ingredients
- Gin30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Campari30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Sweet Vermouth30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
US fl oz amounts are rounded; use ml for exact measures.
To garnishOrange slice
Make it
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice, ideally one large cube.
- Pour gin, Campari and sweet vermouth directly into the glass.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds to chill and mellow the drink.
- Garnish with half an orange slice.
Behind the drink
Born in Florence around 1919. The story goes that Count Negroni wanted a stronger Americano and asked the bartender to replace the soda water with gin.
Recipe reference
Adapted from the IBA recipe; see the ingredient notes for home-bar adjustments.
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