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negronis in glasses garnished with orange slices.

How To Make A Negroni

Author: Sarah Jenkins
The Classic Negroni Cocktail is a refreshingly bittersweet drink with strong hints of citrus and herby undertones. The perfect all-season drink, and so easy to make with just three ingredients! Equal parts Campari, gin, and vermouth.
5 from 46 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Aperitif, Cocktail, Drinks, Liquor
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • orange peel or orange slice
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Start by mixing equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari in a large mixing glass.
  • Using a spoon, gently stir the ingredients together. This is important! It’s not recommended to shake a negroni in a mixer with ice, as the ice will dilute the drink.
  • Add ice to a glass, and pour the mixed negroni into the glass. (Note - if you’re making a large batch of this cocktail, be sure to give it another stir after you add it to the individual glasses to ensure it’s well mixed.)
  • Garnish the glasses with an orange peel or a slice of orange to bring out the citrus notes in the campari.
  • Serve immediately, or store the mixed negroni in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

What’s the alcohol level of a negroni?
Negroi’s have a strong alcohol level, clocking in at 24% ABV. These are a great aperitif  to have before dinner, or as a nightcap, but be sure to enjoy them with some snacks!
 
Do any of these liqueurs need to be stored in the refrigerator? 
While gin is fine to store in your liqueur cabinet, any aperitif liqueur, including sweet vermouth and campari, belong in the fridge. 
 
How long does sweet vermouth and campari last?
Sweet vermouth will last for about 2 months in the fridge while campari should last for a full 12 months refrigerated.
 
Stirred or shaken? 
The classic Negroni drink should be stirred, NOT shaken, then poured over ice.  Shaking the drink in ice will dilute the flavor.
 
Can I make a big batch of this drink for a party?
You can! Just be sure to stir the individual drink once you pour it over ice to ensure the ingredients are well combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.02gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword aperitif, batch drink, classic cocktail, easy cocktail, italian cocktail, party drink
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