Classic Negroni Cocktail

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 is 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.

If you enjoy Campari, try it combined with limoncello and mix up a Campari Limoncello Spritzer

Classic Negroni

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

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time : 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

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

Instructions 

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

Recipe Notes

The Americano Cocktail

The Americano is a variation on the Negroni that eliminates the gin and adds a splash of soda to add some fizz.

• 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.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Classic Negroni

Amount per Serving

Calories

147

% Daily Value*

Sodium

 

0.2

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

0.4

mg

0

%

Carbohydrates

 

9

g

3

%

Protein

 

0.02

g

0

%

Iron

 

0.01

mg

0

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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