Negroni
A bold and bitter Italian classic cocktail made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
Ingredients
- Gin 1 oz (30ml)
- Campari 1 oz (30ml)
- Sweet Vermouth 1 oz (30ml)
- Orange Peel For garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Pour in gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- Stir well until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
History & Origins
The Negroni was invented in 1919 at Caffè Casoni in Florence, Italy. Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender to strengthen his Americano cocktail by replacing the soda water with gin. The result was a perfectly balanced, bitter yet smooth drink that gained popularity and became an Italian classic. Over the years, it has inspired countless variations, solidifying its place in cocktail history.