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How To Make a Classic Negroni Cocktail

Published on June 9, 2017 Updated on August 5, 2019 by Eden

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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 inspire today’s unique cocktail combinations and twists, like a Negroni Slushie, our Red Moon Over Manhattan, etc. 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 – Step By Step

  • 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.
side shot of classic negroni

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 bittery sweet 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).

top down shot of classic negroni cocktail

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 favourite 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 class 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.

Check Out These Other Other Delicious Cocktail Recipes

How To Make A Manhattan Cocktail

How To Make A Paloma Cocktail

Simple Havana Cocktail

Rose Water Gin Cocktail

Smokey Old Fashioned by Slow The Cook Down

Maple Old Fashioned by Gimme Some Oven

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Negroni cocktail recipe from Classic Cocktails Sugar and Charm

CLASSIC NEGRONI COCKTAIL

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Course: Cocktail
Servings: 1
Author: Eden

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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