- Method
- Stirred
- Glassware
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Large cube
- Time
- 3 min
Negroni
Three equal parts holding each other up: juniper from the gin, bitterness from Campari and spiced sweetness from vermouth. It is Italy's definitive aperitivo and a template behind dozens of riffs.
Ingredients
- 30 mlLondon dry gin
- 30 mlCampari
- 30 mlSweet vermouth
- 1 pieceOrange peel
Volume before dilution: 90 ml
Step by step
- 1
Pour the gin, Campari and vermouth into a mixing glass with ice.
- 2
Stir with a barspoon for 20 to 30 seconds, until well chilled.
- 3
Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass.
- 4
Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
GarnishOrange peel
Allergenssulfites
Flavor profile
Story
The best-known telling places it in Florence, when a customer asked for his Americano to be strengthened by swapping soda water for gin. The drink's name is tied to Count Camillo Negroni, though details of the story are still debated.
Technical notes
Stirred, not shaken: the goal is chill and roughly 20 to 25% dilution without aeration, preserving its silky texture and deep color. A large cube melts slowly and holds the balance as you sip.
Serving
Before a meal, as an aperitivo.
Origin
Attributed · c. 1919 · Florence, Italy
Traditionally attributed to Count Camillo Negroni in Florence around the late 1910s; the exact date and some details are debated by historians.
Variations
Negroni Sbagliato
Swap the gin for sparkling wine and serve in a wine glass over ice.
Mezcal Negroni
Use mezcal in place of gin for a smoky profile.
Substitutions
- A drier sweet vermouth lightens the drink; a spicier one adds body.
Pairings
- Olives and aged cheese
- Tuna tostadas with serrano chile
Techniques
Texture
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Garnishes
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Ice
Clear Ice and Carving
Directional freezing produces transparent ice blocks that can be carved into spheres, cubes and spears. They look better, melt slower and dilute predictably.
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Sources
- IBA Official Cocktails (classification to verify)
- Difford's Guide
- Imbibe! by David Wondrich
Version 1 · Updated October 20, 2026