Negroni Cocktail

The History of Negroni!

Legend has it that the Negroni originated in 1919 at an Italian café when Count Negroni asked for an Americano (Campari, vermouth, and club soda) with gin in place of the club soda. The mix was serendipitous, and a famous cocktail was born.

Since then the Negroni has become incredibly popular. It has such an enthusiastic following in the cocktail world that there is a whole event devoted to it!

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What glass should I use?

I've always preferred this drink served up—that is, without ice—in a cocktail glass. But it's far more common (at bars and on the internet) to see it served in an old fashioned glass, over ice. Try both and see what you like!

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What Are the Correct Proportions?

The incredibly simple proportions of the Negroni (just 1: 1: 1) are surely a part of its enduring appeal, but you can make it other ways. I've had Negronis made with two parts gin to one part vermouth and Campari, which results in a delicate (albeit gin-heavy) drink. I've also seen recipes that favor Campari over the sweet vermouth for a more bitter, bracing cocktail.

As with all cocktails, I encourage you to experiment! Start with the classic recipe, then let your imagination and your inclinations take you from there.

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 ounces gin

2. 1/2 ounces Campari

3. 1/2 ounces sweet (Italian) vermouth

4. Ice

5. Orange peel for garnish

Method

Make the drink:

1. Combine all ingredients into a shaker or mixing glass, add ice, and stir for 30 seconds. Let sit for 30 seconds, and then strain into a cocktail glass or, if you prefer, an old fashioned glass with ice.

2. Garnish with orange peel.

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Enjoy!!

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