Negroni
Bittersweet, unapologetic
The perfect bitter-sweet equilibrium. Three equal parts in eternal balance — gin's botanicals, Campari's bitter punch, and sweet vermouth's plush depth. A cocktail that converted millions to bitter.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
Method
Pour all ingredients directly into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently until well-chilled. Garnish with an orange slice.
Widely attributed to Count Camillo Negroni and bartender Fosco Scarselli at Caffè Casoni, Florence, 1919, though genealogical disputes exist regarding Camillo's count status and the drink's true origins. Drinks with identical ingredients predate the Negroni—notably Campari Mixte (1929) and Camparinete (1934)—but earliest documented Negroni recipes appear in 1949–1955 publications. Per Difford's Guide #1392 and IBA The Unforgettables list. Notes: David Wondrich's research questions Camillo's genealogical count status; origins remain uncertain per Wikipedia.
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