Negroni

Gin | Campari | Vermouth

A Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred with ice and garnished with an orange peel or slice. It's known for its bitter and complex flavor, making it a popular aperitif (pre-dinner drink). To make one, combine equal parts of the three spirits in a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish. Easy to make and refreshingly bitter, the Negroni is said to have been invented in Florence by the dauntless Italian Count Camillo Negroni in the early 20th century. While at Bar Casoni in Florence, he demanded that the bartender strengthen his favorite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the usual soda water with gin. To further differentiate the drink, the bartender also employed an orange peel rather than the typical lemon peel.