Negroni Cocktail Recipe
Created in 1910s in Florence, Italy, for Count Camillo Negroni, who requested a stronger Americano cocktail. This is a spirit-forward cocktail that is sharp and has an intense, beautifully balanced flavor profile. It is the perfect blend of bitter (from the Campari), sweet (from the vermouth), and aromatic/botanical (from the gin).
Ingredients
Method for creating a Negroni cocktail
Mix & Chill: Combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well until thoroughly chilled. Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish: Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink. Use the peel as a garnish. You can also mix in the same glass
Expert Tips for Negroni
Prioritize Dilution: Stir only. Do not shake this cocktail. Stirring provides proper chilling and the perfect amount of dilution for a smooth, viscous texture. Taste and Adjust: While the classic ratio is 1:1:1, slightly adjust the amounts of Gin, Campari, or Vermouth based on the specific sweetness or bitterness of your chosen brands to maintain balance. Use Large Ice: Serve over one large, dense ice cube to ensure the drink stays cold without quickly becoming watered down. Express the Garnish: Always firmly twist the orange peel over the drink to release the aromatic oils onto the surface before dropping the peel in.
Garnish
Orange Peel
Glassware
Lowball
Ice
Large Ice
Nutrition Information for Negroni
- Calories: There are 170 kcal in Negroni
- ABV: Negroni has an ABV of 27%
Calorie Breakdown for Negroni
| Ingredient | Dose | Cal/oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gin | 1 oz | 70 cal/oz | 70 kcal |
| Campari | 1 oz | 60 cal/oz | 60 kcal |
| Sweet Vermouth | 1 oz | 40 cal/oz | 40 kcal |
| Total | 170 kcal | ||
ABV Breakdown for Negroni
Cocktail booziness measures the amount of alcohol in a drink, expressed both as total alcohol volume (ml) and as a percentage of Alcohol By Volume (ABV) of the overall drink size.
| Ingredient | Dose | ABV% | Alcohol (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gin | 1 oz | 40% | 12.0 ml |
| Campari | 1 oz | 24% | 7.2 ml |
| Sweet Vermouth | 1 oz | 16% | 4.8 ml |
| Total alcohol | 24.0 ml | ||
| Cocktail size | 89 ml | ||
| ABV = 24 / 89 × 100 | 27% | ||
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