Negroni – the cocktail you need to try

Known as the Bartender’s off duty tipple, Negroni is the hottest drink choice for the discerning drinker.

This Cocktail has all the makings of a true Italian classic with the combination of Campari, Vermouth and Orange, which combines to make a beautiful bitter sweet symphony. However many get the Negroni wrong for the simple reason of over-complication.

The first thing to remember is don’t mess with the proportions as they are key to this drink, so if you are running low on Campari then make something different. If you love Gin and want to add more than the recipe says, just remember it will ruin the balance and in turn ruin the drink. It is important to serve the Negroni with an American style “sip-stick” rather than a straw, people will use it to stir the cocktail and this will help chill the drink as the ice begins to melt and dilute the mix slightly.

You will need: a glass, ice cubes; 25cl of good Gin; 25cl of Campari; 25cl of good sweet Vermouth (we recommend Punt E Mes) and a slice of orange.

Method: pour the booze over the ice. Add the slice of orange. Stir with a small sip-stick and serve. Repeat until you are happy.