Negroni

The Negroni cocktail is a classic Italian drink that has been enjoyed for over a century. Its origins can be traced back to the early 1900s, when it was first created in Florence, Italy.

 

According to legend, the Negroni was invented at Caffè Casoni, a popular café in Florence. It is said that the drink was named after its creator, Count Camillo Negroni, who was a regular patron at the café. The story goes that one day, the Count asked the bartender to strengthen his usual Americano cocktail by adding gin instead of the usual soda water. The bartender obliged, and the Negroni was born.

 

The Negroni is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail, made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It is typically served over ice and garnished with an orange peel. The combination of the bitter and sweet flavors creates a complex and well-balanced drink that is perfect for any occasion.

 

One fun fact about the Negroni is that it has gained a cult following in recent years, with many variations and adaptations being created by mixologists around the world. Some popular variations include the Boulevardier (which substitutes bourbon for gin), the Old Pal (which substitutes Canadian whisky for gin), and the Negroni Sbagliato (which substitutes Prosecco for gin).

 

To make a classic Negroni cocktail, you will need the following

 

Ingredients:

1 oz gin

1 oz sweet vermouth

1 oz Campari

Orange peel, for garnish

 

Instructions:

Fill a mixing glass with ice.

Add the gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari to the mixing glass.

Stir well until the ingredients are well combined and chilled.

Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.

Garnish with an orange peel and serve immediately.

I hope you enjoy your Negroni cocktail!