When it comes to cocktails, the simpler the better—at least when you’re mixing it yourself. The Negroni is one of the easiest drinks to make, with just three ingredients: gin, vermouth, and Campari. Despite its simplicity, the drink has a classic air of sophistication—James Bond (in the book series) has even been known to drink Negronis and Americanos, a variation made with club soda. In honor of Negroni Week, a worldwide event involving 4,566 bars and restaurants, RealClearLife is breaking down the best Negroni recipes out there.
Kingston Negroni
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. Smith & Cross Jamaican rum
1 oz. Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir briskly until just cold. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange twist, expressed, and inserted.
Italian Ibis
½ oz. Campari
1 ½ oz. Plantation Pineapple
¾ oz. Carpano Antica
¼ oz. Zuca
Summer Negroni
.5 oz. Strawberry-Infused Campari
.5 oz. Strawberry-Infused Aperol
1 oz. Cinzano Bianco
1 oz. Gin
Stir and strain over one large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist and a slice of strawberry.
Dutch Monte
¾ oz Campari
¾ oz Amaro Montenegro
1 ½ oz Bols Genever
2 dash Degroffs Pimento Bitters
Stirred. Served over rocks with an orange twist.
Bitter Bird
¾ oz. Campari
¾ oz. Dolin Rouge
½ oz. Plantation Pineapple
½ oz. Cruzan Blackstrap
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