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Refreshing Blood Orange Negroni Recipe Easy Perfect Cocktail with Rosemary Garnish

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A vibrant twist on the classic Negroni, this cocktail uses fresh blood orange juice and a rosemary sprig garnish to add a juicy, herbal lift to the traditional bitter-sweet balance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz (30 ml) London dry gin (e.g., Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
  • 1 oz (30 ml) Campari
  • 1 oz (30 ml) sweet vermouth (e.g., Carpano Antica Formula)
  • 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprig per glass, lightly bruised
  • Ice (large cubes or spheres preferred)

Instructions

  1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes to chill and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
  2. Cut one ripe blood orange in half and juice to get approximately 1 oz (30 ml) of fresh juice. Strain to remove seeds and excess pulp if desired.
  3. In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz blood orange juice.
  4. Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice to chill the ingredients properly.
  5. Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until slightly frosty.
  6. Discard the ice from the chilled old-fashioned glass.
  7. Strain the mixed drink into the chilled glass over fresh large ice cubes.
  8. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig by giving it a gentle slap on the palm to release oils, then place it upright in the glass. Optionally, twist a thin blood orange peel over the drink to release zest oils before dropping it in.

Notes

If the cocktail tastes too bitter, add about 1/4 oz (7 ml) of simple syrup or honey syrup to soften the edges. If too sweet, add a splash of club soda or stir more with ice. Use large ice cubes to slow dilution. Slap the rosemary sprig before garnishing to release aromatic oils. Freshly squeezed blood orange juice is key for vibrant color and flavor. Optionally flame the rosemary sprig for a smoky hint, but do so cautiously.

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Keywords: Blood Orange Negroni, Rosemary Garnish, Cocktail, Negroni Twist, Easy Cocktail, Bitter Sweet Drink, Fresh Citrus Cocktail

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