The classic Negroni is one of those cocktails that I’ve always heard of but didn’t know what it tasted like. It’s kind of in the Manhattan and Martini family, except what the heck is Campari anyway? I read the wikipedia page and found out that it’s a bitter liqueur that gets its flavor from fruit including chinotto and cascarilla. Oh, of course! I knew I tasted a note of cascarilla… OK, seriously, I have no idea what Campari tastes like even after drinking it, but I do know that this classic Negroni was a tasty and very drinkable cocktail for my happy hour pleasure. It’s also extremely easy to make, which makes it just about perfect if you ask me. Plus, drinking a classic drink makes me feel way cooler than the 30-something, stay-at-home mom that I am. I’ll toast to that!
Try this classic cocktail for a retro feel at your next happy hour!
Total Time:2 minutes
Yield:11x
Ingredients
UnitsScale
1oz. gin
1oz. sweet vermouth
1oz. Campari liqueur
orange or lemon wedge for garnish optional
Instructions
Fill a small rocks glass with ice.
Pour gin, vermouth, and Campari over ice. Stir gently, and garnish with orange or lemon. Cheers!
Author:Andi
Prep Time:2
Category:Cocktail
Andi Gleeson
3 comments
Liz
11 years ago
I need camapri!!! Love the classics and always pretend I’m the sophisticated sort when I enjoy one.
Love your new fb picture, btw :-)
Andi
11 years ago
Thank you, Liz! You should definitely get some Campari, and we can both pretend we’re very sophisticated until someone yells “Mommy” and ruins the moment ;) Cheers!
Liz
11 years ago
lol, I wasted no time in buying a bottle! Will make a negroni soon soon soon.
3 comments
I need camapri!!! Love the classics and always pretend I’m the sophisticated sort when I enjoy one.
Love your new fb picture, btw :-)
Thank you, Liz! You should definitely get some Campari, and we can both pretend we’re very sophisticated until someone yells “Mommy” and ruins the moment ;) Cheers!
lol, I wasted no time in buying a bottle! Will make a negroni soon soon soon.