Negroni co*cktail Recipe | The Perfect Aperitif | Dishes Delish (2024)

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Is Negroni a good aperitif? ›

The Negroni is an iconic aperitif. Campari itself is designed to be an aperitif and in this recipe, it is paired with gin and sweet vermouth to create the ultimate before-dinner drink. This drink can prep your palate for any meal and is really nice when a Cornish game hen is the star of the table.

Aperol is less bitter than Campari and has a sweeter and fruitier flavor, meaning this co*cktail will have a subtle sweetness to it. Campari has noticeably bitter and herbal flavors by comparison. These notes are good to keep in mind when deciding which variation of a Negroni you prefer mixing.

To make the perfect Negroni, it is recommended to use a sweet (red) vermouth like Carpano Antica Formula or Punt e Mes. A sweet vermouth adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the Campari.

Go to Nobu and try it yourself… and then come home and make it behind the bar. We've got the recipe, below! Stir 1 oz Hendrick's Gin, 1 oz Aperol, 1 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, and a splash of Onigoroishi Sake in a mixing glass, with ice. Pour into a rocks glass over an artisanal ice cube.

Drink Order: Negroni

You have a bold and adventurous side. This co*cktail – made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth – is currently trending on the co*cktail scene. Its unique blend of flavors showcase your open-mindedness and willingness to explore new trends and experiences.

This is a real bartenders' drink. Many will say it is a man's drink but I think there is something very cool (not that alcohol makes you cool, obviously) and egalitarian in a girl ordering a 'men's drink'. If you do want to soften it up a bit, just mix your Negroni up with a glass of Champagne or Cava.

However, the perfect Negroni should only ever be made on a red, sweet, Italian-style vermouth, preferably with some 'weight' to it and enough spice to hold up against the Campari. We recommend small batch vermouths such as Cinzano 1757 or Cinzano Rosso.

You probably know the basics: the Negroni is an Italian apéritif made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. It's usually garnished with a twisted orange peel and served on the rocks. The Negroni is a mark of sophistication, beloved across the board for its smooth balance of bitter and sweet flavors.

A staple for a reason, Beefeater's London Dry gin works elegantly in Negronis and other gin classics, like Martinis. Eloy Pacheco, head bartender at New York City's Dante, especially appreciates the spirit's coriander, lemon zest and pine-juniper flavors.

Here is an uncommon one that I really enjoy: A Dirty Negroni. It doesn't contain any dry gin, vermouth, or Campari. But it tastes like it does. Instead, we use 2oz of Cynar, that delightful artichoke-based amaro, with 1oz of Old Tom-style gin. It sounds funky, but it works.

What does Negroni mean in Italian? ›

Borrowed from Italian negroni, from surname Italian Negroni, from Italian negri (“black”) + Italian -oni (“(ablative) from, of”). The origin of the drink's name is disputed, most often attributed to being named after Count Camillo Negroni (1868–1934), who asked for an early form of this co*cktail.

A simple composition of equal parts gin, vermouth, Campari, the Negroni is perfectly complemented by ANGOSTURA® orange bitters. Dry, zingy, and garnished elegantly with an orange peel, this co*cktail is a classic appreciated by bitter aficionados the world 'round.

Negroni Sbagliato

The result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin.

A negroni sbagliato translates as a “wrong negroni” or a “mistaken” one. Similar to a real negroni (gin, vermouth and Campari), it swaps the gin for sparkling wine. And like an Aperol spritz, when ordering it's advisable to truncate it – spritz there, sbagliato here – if you want to pass as true Milanese.

Negroni: Strong and self-assured with a streak of jaded bitterness, Negroni drinkers can seem as tough to crack as that ludicrously large ice cube in their tumbler glass.

Drink it before a good meal, not just because it is the very definition of an Aperitivo co*cktail but because a gin, vermouth and bitters is a booze layered on booze combination that would have sunk Henry VIII. Pour gin, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled.

Bartenders have mixed feelings about Negronis.

Negronis are a classic co*cktail of equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth that are often served over ice and garnished with a fresh orange peel. Although the Negroni is a traditional co*cktail, some bartenders have mixed feelings about it.

Negroni. Equal parts of sweet vermouth, gin, campari creates this iconic before dinner drink. This punchy co*cktail can prep your palate for any meal.