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Classic Negroni

Equal parts make this bittersweet Italian classic easy to remember, while proper chilling rounds its bold herbal edge.

Ready in5 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving189Total sugar · estimated per serving14g
Ruby-red Negroni cocktail over a large clear ice cube with orange peelLegal drinking age · Enjoy responsibly
Step by step

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  1. 01

    Stir gin, sweet vermouth, and bitter aperitivo with ice for 20 seconds.

  2. 02

    Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.

  3. 03

    Express the orange peel over the drink and place it in the glass.

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Easy swaps

  • Use bourbon instead of gin for a Boulevardier-style variation.
  • Top with 2 fluid ounces soda water for a longer, lower-concentration drink; total alcohol and calories remain essentially unchanged unless you reduce the spirit ingredients.

Mixpert tips

  • Keep opened vermouth refrigerated.
  • Orange oil ties together the drink's bitter and herbal aromas.
Good to know

Classic Negroni FAQs

Should I serve a Negroni over ice or straight up?

This recipe is built over one large ice cube, which keeps the equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and bitter aperitivo cold as they slowly dilute. You can stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe, but it will drink differently and should be served promptly.

Why is a Negroni made in equal parts?

The equal-parts formula balances gin's botanicals with sweet vermouth and bitter aperitivo while staying easy to scale.

Is a Negroni supposed to taste bitter?

Yes. It is intentionally bittersweet, but chilling and orange oil soften the bitterness.

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