We’re showing you how to construct a classic Negroni cocktail! Such a perfect drink deserves to be made and enjoyed with friends!
We’re very excited to introduce a new series called Sugar and Charm Classic Cocktails! There are so many amazing, classic cocktail recipes that are simple to make, but sometimes we’re too busy sharing the current trendy ones!
Just like this classic Negroni, a lot of these speakeasy-style cocktail recipes have just a few ingredients, so they’re simple to make and many of them are what inspired today’s unique cocktail combinations and twists, like a Negroni Slushie, our Red Moon Over Manhattan, etc. You can even make Negroni popsicles that are PERFECT for summer!!
So we’re going back to the classics with this series and sharing simple how-to videos and easy classic cocktail recipes!
How To Make A Classic Negroni Cocktail
- Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds or more. This is very imprint when making cocktails!
- Strain the ingredients into a glass over a large ice cube.
- Wipe the orange rind around the rim of the glass and then place it in the cocktail.
What Is A Classic Negroni Cocktail?
First up is the classic Negroni, which is equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and an orange rind. Campari is an Italian aperitif and has a bittersweet flavor to it and is also what gives the cocktail its vibrant red color!
The Negroni was originally mixed up in Florence, Italy around 1919! A classic cocktail recipe that has become so popular in recent years they even dedicated a week to it!
How Strong Is A Classic Negroni?
The Negroni is made entirely of liquor (apart from the ice cube!). It’s not the strongest drink, though it does give the classic Dry Martini a run for its money.
On average, you can expect your Negroni to have an alcohol content somewhere around 24 percent ABV (48 proof).
Why Is A Negroni Called A Negroni?
The most widely reported version of a classic negroni’s origin is that it was invented at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919.
Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favorite cocktail – the Americano – by replacing the soda water with gin.
Top Tips For Making A Classic Negroni
- Combine the Campari, gin, and vermouth. You can either stir or shake them together in a cocktail shaker.
- Prep your glass. Fill a small cocktail glass with ice, then run your orange peel around the rim of the glass for extra flavor.
- Use one large ice cube.
- Garnish the classic negroni with orange peel.
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Ingredients
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 orange rind
- 1 large ice cube
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds or more. This is very imprint when making cocktails!
- Strain the ingredients into a glass over a large ice cube.
- Wipe the orange rind around the rim of the glass and then place it in the cocktail.
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