Negroni
A perfectly symmetrical mix of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth that defined the bitter-sweet aperitivo and spawned a family of riffs.
27%
ABV
189
Calories
Rocks
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Add gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir 20–30 seconds until the outside of the glass is frosty
Strain over a large cube in a chilled rocks glass
Express an orange peel over the top and place it in the drink
Glassware
Served over ice in a rocks glass
Garnish
Express oils over drink, then drop in
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Keep vermouth refrigerated and use within a month
A large, clear ice cube minimizes dilution
Express fresh orange oils just before serving
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Negroni.
Boulevardier
A whiskey-laced cousin of the Negroni that blends bold American bourbon with bitter Campari and sweet vermouth for a warming, ruby-hued sipper.
Negroni Sbagliato
Equal-parts Campari, sweet vermouth and prosecco build a bubbly, lower-proof cousin of the Negroni born from a happy mistake.
White Negroni
A modern classic that brilliantly reimagines its iconic Italian predecessor through a distinctly French lens, swapping Campari and sweet vermouth for Suze and Lillet Blanc.
Cardinale
A sophisticated Italian aperitivo featuring gin, dry vermouth, and Campari – a perfect balance of botanical complexity and bitter elegance.
Old Pal
A bracing Negroni cousin—rye, dry vermouth, and Campari in equal parts for a spicy, bone‑dry aperitivo.
Other Variations
Gin-Forward
Boosts the gin to 1.5 oz for a drier, botanical profile.
Changes
Less Bitter
Dial back the Campari for a softer edge.
Changes
History & Heritage
“In 1919 at Florence's Caffè Casoni, Count Camillo Negroni asked bartender Fosco Scarselli to fortify his Americano by swapping the soda for gin. The ruby drink quickly became a local sensation, spreading across Italy via bottled versions in the 1920s and appearing in cocktail books soon after. Though rival origin stories exist, the Florentine account is widely accepted. The Negroni's elegant equal-parts formula has since inspired a vast family of bittersweet riffs and even its own global celebration, Negroni Week, launched in 2013.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Americano
Bittersweet Campari and sweet vermouth lengthened with sparkling soda—Italy’s archetypal low‑ABV aperitivo and the Negroni’s direct parent.
Bittered Hanky Panky
A bold evolution of the classic Hanky Panky with increased Fernet-Branca—gin, sweet vermouth, and pronounced herbal bitterness for adventurous palates.
Boulevardier
A whiskey-laced cousin of the Negroni that blends bold American bourbon with bitter Campari and sweet vermouth for a warming, ruby-hued sipper.