Negroni

Ingredients

• 30 mlgin
• 30 mlCampari
• 30 mlsweet vermouth
• 1orange peel
• 1 cupice

Method

1. Begin by placing 1 cup of ice into a mixing glass. The ice will not only chill your drink but also help in diluting it to the right consistency. Use a sturdy mixing glass to ensure it can handle the stirring without tipping over.
2. Pour 30 ml of gin, 30 ml of Campari, and 30 ml of sweet vermouth over the ice in the mixing glass. These three ingredients are the heart of the Negroni, each contributing its own distinct flavor: the gin adds a botanical note, the Campari brings bitterness, and the sweet vermouth balances with sweetness.
3. Using a long-handled bar spoon, stir the mixture gently but thoroughly. Aim for about 30 to 40 rotations, ensuring the ingredients are well combined and the drink is sufficiently chilled and diluted. You’ll know it’s ready when the outside of the mixing glass feels cold to the touch and a slight frost begins to form on its surface.
4. Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass. The single large ice cube will melt more slowly than smaller cubes, keeping your drink cold without watering it down too quickly.
5. Strain the chilled Negroni mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the large ice cube. Use a cocktail strainer to hold back the ice from the mixing glass, allowing only the liquid to pour into the rocks glass.
6. Take an orange peel and hold it over the glass. Gently squeeze the peel to express the oils over the surface of the drink, adding a fragrant citrus aroma that complements the bitterness of the Campari.
7. Drop the expressed orange peel into the glass as a garnish. This not only adds visual appeal but also continues to infuse the drink with its aromatic oils.
8. Serve the Negroni immediately as a classic Italian aperitivo. Its balanced blend of bitter, sweet, and botanical flavors makes it a perfect pre-dinner drink to stimulate the appetite.