Classic Negroni Cocktail

The Negroni is a classic cocktail made with sweet vermouth, gin, and Campari, Italy’s most popular aperitif.

Originally developed by Gaspare Campari in 1860 to serve in his Milan café, Campari is a proprietary infusion of aromatics, herbs, and fruits.

It is Italy’s most popular aperitif and its distinctive taste and vivid color make it a favorite for creating both classic and contemporary cocktails.

Here you’ll find a recipe for the Classic Negroni and its most popular variation, The Americano.

Both include sweet vermouth, and while any brand will do, if you want to stay authentic, pick up a bottle of Cinzano Rosso.

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Classic Negroni

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

The Negroni is a classic cocktail made with sweet vermouth, gin, and Campari, Italy's most popular aperitif.

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Ingredients

• 1 ounce Campari
• 1 ounce Cinzano Rosso Vermouth (or other sweet vermouth)
• 3/4 ounce gin

Instructions

1. Pour all the ingredients into a highball glass with ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Notes

The Americano Cocktail

• 1 ounce Campari
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• Soda

Pour the Campari and vermouth into a highball glass filled with ice and stir.

Top with club soda and garnish with a slice of orange.