Negroni Cocktail Recipe – Florentine since 1919

Invented by Camillo Negroni, it is a drink with intense aromas ad flavours, definitely not for everyone. Its organoleptic characteristics depend strongly on which Vermouth you will use. I love to range from the Carpano Antica Formula to the Riserva Carlo Alberto, but the list is endless. However, one thing is basic: use just real Vermouth, or you will lose all the taste and pleasure of Negroni. It has quite unique characteristics. It is balanced in all its contrasting characteristics: aromaticity, astringency, sweetness, and bitter notes.

The reinterpretations of this Classic Negroni Cocktail are endless. I remember that I was particularly fascinated by one where the strongly spiced notes of pepper and some oriental spices were added. It was perfect in combination with the Tuscan cigar. Same origin, and the same power, they married divinely. Don’t be afraid to dare. The Negroni is so suitable for interpretations.

NEGRONI

Ingredients: 

30 ml Gin
30 ml Campari
30 ml Vermouth
A splash of soda or seltzer
Orange slice & lemon zest

Preparation: 

Fill an old fashion with ice cubes, pour in Gin, Campari, and Vermouth, add soda or soda water, and mix briefly. Garnish with a slice of orange and squeeze the zest, perfuming the edge of the glass.

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