This classic cocktail was said to be first created in Florence, Italy, at Caffè Casoni when Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to strengthen his Americano by replacing the soda water with gin. Thus, the Negroni was born. Easy to make, the vermouth in this cocktail tones down the bitterness that the Campari brings. A great starter recipe for those who are new to enjoying drinks with traditional Italian apéritifs.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. London Dry Gin 
  • 1 oz. Campari
  • 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth 
  • Orange (to garnish)

Tools You’ll Need:

Mixing Glass

Jigger

Barspoon

Julep Strainer

Preparation Steps:

  1. Combine ingredients in mixing glass filled with ice. 
  2. Stir rapidly with a mixing spoon to chill.
  3. Prepare an Old Fashioned Rocks Glass and place a large ice cube inside.
  4. Using strainer, pour contents of mixing glass into the rocks glass. 
  5. Garnish with an Orange Twist.