Negroni
The Negroni is a strong gin spirit-forward cocktail, bitter and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Bitter
- 88 out of 100
- Herbal
- 70 out of 100
- Boozy
- 80 out of 100
How to make a Negroni
To make a Negroni, build over ice in a rocks glass: 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari and 1 oz sweet vermouth.
You'll need
- Gin1 oz
- Campari1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with one large ice cube.
- 2
Pour in gin, Campari and sweet vermouth.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Negroni questions
What does a Negroni taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Negroni?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Negroni and an Addison?
Both use gin and sweet vermouth. The Negroni adds Campari. The Negroni is built in the glass and served in a rocks glass; the Addison is shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
What can I use instead of campari?
Aperol (lighter, sweeter) will work.
What glass do you serve a Negroni in?
A rocks glass.