Cocktails
Italian
ItalianNegroni
The bittersweet Italian aperitivo built on equal parts gin, vermouth and bitter liqueur. The tiers climb from value spirits to a small-batch gin, artisan vermouth and a proper grand orange twist.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
Ultimate version
Small-batch gin, Antica Formula vermouth and a flamed orange oil twist.
Per serving£6.80
Total cost£6.80
Time8 min
Ingredients for 1
- 30 ml small-batch navy-strength gin , such as Sipsmith VJOP
- 30 ml Carpano Antica Formula vermouth
- 30 ml Campari
- 2 tsp Cocchi Vermouth di Torino , to deepen the sweetness
- 1 clear ice block , hand-cut to fit the glass
- ice cubes , to stir
- To serve
- 1 blood orange , large peel for the flamed twist
Method
- Hand-cut a single clear ice block to fit a chilled crystal rocks glass and set it inside.
- Combine the gin, both vermouths and Campari in a mixing glass packed with quality ice.
- Stir slowly and evenly for 30-40 seconds to reach the perfect dilution and a glossy texture.
- Strain over the clear ice block.
- Hold a wide blood orange peel skin-side down over a lit match and squeeze so the oils flare across the surface.
- Rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the ice.
Equipment
- mixing glass
- bar spoon
- julep strainer
- crystal rocks glass
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value gin, own-brand sweet vermouth and Campari, stirred over ice.
Better
A characterful gin, Cinzano Rosso and Campari, properly stirred down.
Ultimate
Small-batch gin, Antica Formula vermouth and a flamed orange oil twist.
