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How To Make A Negroni Cocktail

March 18, 2021 Updated November 17, 2022 by Lisa Goldfinger 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links

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Hi there, folks. It’s Eddie, Lisa’s husband, here to present you with another one of my all time favorite cocktails: the Negroni. This one could not be more simple to make, but the combination of flavors is highly complex and exotic, mixing the botanical essence of a good gin with the bitterness of Campari and the sweetness of vermouth. The result is well balanced, refreshing and delicious - a red, festive drink that can be served on any occasion or on no occasion at all. 

close up of a negroni cocktail in a glass with ice and an orange slice garnish, an orange and a cocktail shaker in the background, on a blue dish towel

According to my research (ok, let’s face it, Wikipedia), the Negroni cocktail was invented in Florence, Italy in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni, who asked a bartender to fortify an Americano cocktail by swapping out the soda water for gin. I will come back to the Americano later. Equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with a twist of orange. That’s it!

The Best Gin and Vermouth for a Negroni

The only thing I will add is that the quality of the gin and the sweet vermouth will make a huge difference in the flavor.

For the gin, Tanqueray or Bombay works fine, but when I am feeling like something special I will use Monkey 47 which is my favorite. This is a chance to explore - there are so many great gins out there each with its own unique flavor.

For the sweet vermouth, I like to go higher end. Cocchi is a great brand, Dolin is absolutely fine, and the best of all is Antica Formula though I would argue it’s not necessary for this drink. Sometimes the only sweet vermouth you will find is Martini & Rossi or a similar low quality. I am going to betray my vermouth snobbery here by saying I would sooner forgo the Negroni than to use Martini & Rossi. But you choose!

looking down into a negroni cocktail with ice and an orange slice, on a blue dish towel

How To Make A Negroni 

To make a Negroni, you mix the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth together in equal parts, stir with ice and then pour into a tumbler filled with ice. Add an orange twist or wedge, and serve.

Variations

I will often use two parts gin to one part each Campari and sweet vermouth for a more gin forward version of this drink, which cuts back a bit on the sweetness and delivers more of a punch. For those who want to go even further in that direction there is a drink called a Valentino that is two parts gin to a half part each of the other two ingredients. For a less alcoholic version that preserves the basic flavor, try the original Americano which reverses Count Negroni’s inspiration by swapping the gin back out for soda water. And finally, for those who prefer whiskey to gin, fear not - I give you the Boulevardier!

negroni cocktail in the foreground with an orange slice as a garnish, an orange and a cocktail shaker in the background

Other Favorite Cocktails on The Blog

  • The Perfect Manhattan
  • The Paper Plane
  • The Boulevardier
  • The Basil Vodka Gimlet (Basil Dazzle) 
  • The Swinging Sultan (Pomegranate Cosmo)

Here's the Negroni Recipe. Let us know in the comments what you think!

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close up of a Negroni in a tumbler with ice and an orange wedge

How To Make A Negroni Cocktail


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  • Author: Eddie (Lisa's Husband)
  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
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Description

This delicious cocktail is made up of equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, easy to make and and a hit every time.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ ounces gin
  • 1 ½ ounces Campari
  • 1 ½ ounces sweet vermouth
  • Orange twist or wedge garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a shaker filled half-way with ice
  2. Stir until chilled
  3. Strain into a tumbler filled with ice
  4. Add orange twist or wedge garnish
  5. Serve immediately!

 

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

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  1. marco smith

    April 17, 2021 at 11:24 am

    hey,
    thanks for sharing such delicious recipes it helps a lot to me to cook delicious food at home. look for options in the best restaurants near me for veggies and order from Dishpal Grocery Store with no added preservative sugar.please keep sharing such recipes.

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