Negroni Sbagliato
Equal-parts Campari, sweet vermouth and prosecco build a bubbly, lower-proof cousin of the Negroni born from a happy mistake.
17%
ABV
218
Calories
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Flavor Profile
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Ingredients
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Method
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Fill a rocks or wine glass with ice
Add Campari and sweet vermouth and stir to chill
Top with chilled prosecco and give one gentle stir
Garnish with an orange slice
Glassware
Served over ice in a wine glass
Garnish
Fresh orange slice
Master's Tips
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Chill all ingredients and glassware for maximum fizz
Add prosecco last and stir gently to preserve bubbles
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Negroni Sbagliato.
Sbagliato Spritz
The Bar Basso icon—equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth topped with dry prosecco for a bitter‑sweet, bubbly Negroni riff.
Sbagliato Bianco
A luminous white sbagliato—gentian Suze and bianco vermouth lengthened with crisp prosecco for a bittersweet, bubbly aperitivo.
Winter Sbagliato
A contemporary, seasonal interpretation of the classic Negroni Sbagliato, incorporating alpine amari, aged spirits, and spiced elements to create a warming drink suited for colder months.
History & Heritage
“Mirko Stocchetto unveiled the "mistaken" Negroni at Milan's Bar Basso in the early 1970s when prosecco took the place of gin. Whether a happy accident or a deliberate lighter option for the growing aperitivo crowd, the bubbly riff became a local legend. A viral 2022 clip praising the "Sbagliato... with prosecco in it" rocketed the drink onto menus worldwide.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Sbagliato Spritz
The Bar Basso icon—equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth topped with dry prosecco for a bitter‑sweet, bubbly Negroni riff.
Mezcal Sbagliato
A smoky evolution of the Negroni Sbagliato, where mezcal's earthy complexity meets the bittersweet effervescence of Campari, sweet vermouth, and prosecco.
Americano
Bittersweet Campari and sweet vermouth lengthened with sparkling soda—Italy’s archetypal low‑ABV aperitivo and the Negroni’s direct parent.