Now you’ve mastered the basics of a classic Negroni, why not try one of our alternative Negroni recipes that put a twist on the traditional version… Sloe Gin Negroni:

In line with my preferred Negroni proportions, most recipes call for the ingredients to be mixed in equal parts. In his 2003 The Joy of Mixology Gary Regan emphatically states, "don't experiment with the proportions here - the balance is of primary importance.... and using equal parts of each ingredient is absolutely necessary to achieve perfection." However, by 2012 Gary had become "gaz" and in The Negroni: A gaz regan Notion he says, "you can slap my wrist and call me Deborah if it doesn't also work no matter what ratios you use." He adds, "I tend toward around 4 parts gin to one part each of sweet vermouth and Campari". Well, Negroni week is the best time to drink a Negroni! In the UK, Negroni week runs from September 18th to September 24th. A Negroni is just as delicious at any other time of the year too, of course. Some choose to serve Negronis straight-up in a chilled coupe, in which case it's essential to give this noble drink a good stir with ice to provide enough dilution to open up its many botanicals.Best Negroni yet ! Would be even better drinking it in Milan or Florence served by a handsome Italian waiter ... Campari Academy e la Storia del Negroni". Mixer Planet. 2014-10-22. Archived from the original on 2016-06-22 . Retrieved 2018-01-08. And the result? Overall, negronis are known for being a well-balanced, refreshing, bittersweet drink with notes of spice and fruit. Old pal – rye whiskey instead of gin, dry vermouth instead of (sweet) vermouth rosso, served straight up with an orange twist

That also shows in the quality of many Dutch Gins. The attention to detail and finesse in Gins like Rutte Dry Gin is exceptional. Best Gin for a White Negroni I appreciate the tips for selecting the vermouth, but what about the Campari and maybe more importantly the gin (which is the main ingredient). Are there any recommendations for those? An extraordinary Gin from Germany. After distillation, a bit of locally produced Riesling wine is added to the spirit, resulting in an excellent flavor profile. But if you are looking for a certain time of day to drink a Negroni, we would suggest mixing one up before your dinner. Campari: An Italian liqueur from a blend of herbs and fruits, including bitter orange, rhubarb, ginseng, and cascarilla bark. Campari gives the Negroni its signature bittersweet taste.

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The Negroni is so iconic, it’s spawned many variations over the years. The Boulevardier is a spin off on the Negroni using bourbon whiskey instead of gin. Even better, make it a Negroni Sbagliato, a bubbly version with sparkling wine! You can also swap out the Campari for Aperol. Here are a few well-known variations on the Negroni: My go-to Negroni for a while has been a 1:1:1 mix of Bombay Sapphire, Martini & Rossi vermouth and Martini & Rossi bitters. The flavor profiles of all three were formulated to work together by the same master herbologist and I think it makes for the most seamless and balanced Negroni I've ever tasted. The best part of a Negroni is that it’s made with equal parts of each ingredient. All you have to do is remember which ingredients you need! An implausible story is that it was invented by Pascal Olivier de Negroni, Count de Negroni in 1857 in Senegal; this has been circulated by his descendants, [18] and is impossible, as Campari did not exist until 1860. A Corse-Matin Sunday Edition article from 1980 says he invented the drink around 1914; [19] which is again impossible, as he died in 1913. Nett, Dani (11 October 2022). "Why everyone is talking about Negroni sbagliato — and how to make your own". NPR . Retrieved 13 October 2022.