Food & Drink -- 9 days ago
The trick to making the perfect Negroni
A permanent fixture in the bartender’s notebook, this libation is often subject to fads and gimmicks. We blast away the noise and lay out a no-fail recipe
Words: Josh Lee
A permanent fixture in the bartender’s notebook, this libation is often subject to fads and gimmicks. We blast away the noise and lay out a no-fail recipe
Words: Josh Lee
It is reported that in 1919, when Count Camillo Negroni asked the barman of Caffè Casoni, Florence, to fortify his regular drink of Campari, sweet vermouth and soda water, the latter was replaced with gin – and a cocktail that came to bear the nobleman’s name was born. More than a century later, the drink is as popular as ever, a beloved staple of cocktail haunts across the globe. You’ll find it in dive bars and smooth speakeasies, some have a sbagliato and others like to introduce mezcal – you can even get it in pocket-friendly cans that are perfect for sipping alfresco.
But how to best make this sophisticated libation? With simplicity. Gin, Campari and vermouth, all in equal measure, and perhaps finished with an orange garnish. No rums, no rye, no hits of coffee – no tricks, basically.
Below, we show you how to perfect this classic mix.
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