Perfect Classic Negroni Cocktail
A timeless and balanced cocktail made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, garnished with a fresh orange peel. Simple, quick, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz London dry gin (e.g., Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth (e.g., Carpano Antica Formula or Martini Rosso)
- Orange peel (fresh, thick enough to hold oils)
Instructions
- Chill your old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Using a jigger, pour 1 oz each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to the mixing glass to chill and slightly dilute the mixture.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds until the outside of the glass feels cold and small droplets form.
- Discard the ice from the serving glass if you chilled it with ice.
- Strain the chilled Negroni into the serving glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish with a fresh orange peel by twisting it over the glass to release oils, rubbing it around the rim, then dropping it in.
Notes
Stir gently instead of shaking to avoid over-dilution and cloudiness. Use big, clear ice cubes to slow melting and keep the drink crisp. Store sweet vermouth refrigerated and use within a month for best flavor. Fresh orange peel garnish is essential for aroma and flavor. Variations include Negroni Sbagliato (Prosecco instead of gin) and White Negroni (Suze and Lillet Blanc).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 3
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11
- Carbohydrates: 13.5
Keywords: Negroni, classic cocktail, gin cocktail, Campari, sweet vermouth, easy cocktail, 3 ingredient cocktail