This refreshing, gorgeous, classic negroni recipe is easy to make with four simple ingredients.
Our week of summery cocktail recipes continues here on the blog today with the bold, crisp, vibrant drink that always steals the spotlight at a backyard happy hour…
…the negroni.
I’ve been fan of this classic Italian cocktail for years, in part because I think they are simply gorgeous, with the colorful orange peel contrasting with that striking red Campari. But mostly I’ve loved negronis because they are refreshingly not very sweet, thanks to the bitter Campari and gin balancing with the sweet vermouth. Which makes them the perfect cocktail for a cool aperetif, or sipping slowly long into warm summer evenings.
The recipe is also quick and easy to memorize, with equal parts of its three main ingredients. So since the official annual Negroni Week kicks off on Monday, I thought I would bump this recipe back to the top of the blog so that we can all raise a glass to celebrate. Let’s make some negronis!
Negroni Recipe | 1-Minute Video
Negroni Ingredients:
To make a classic negroni cocktail, you will need equal parts of these three ingredients:
- Campari: an herby, fruity, bitter Italian liqueur
- Gin: any kind will do
- Red Vermouth: sweet or semi-sweet
Then a negroni is also traditionally served with an orange peel, which you can make by simply running a vegetable peeler or knife around a fresh orange, and then giving it a twist (see below).
How To Make A Negroni Cocktail:
To make a negroni, simply:
- Combine the Campari, gin and vermouth. You can either stir or shake them together with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Prep your glass. Fill a small cocktail class with ice, then run your orange peel around the rim of the glass for extra flavor.
- Strain the cocktail. Strain the mixture over the ice.
- Garnish. Place the orange peel on top, or nestle it into the side of the drink, then…
- Serve! And enjoy!
See? So lovely!
Again, be sure to check out our other new cocktail recipes on the blog if you are looking for some summer sipping inspiration. But otherwise, I wish you a happy Negroni Week ahead, and cheers!
Negroni
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
This refreshing, gorgeous, classic negroni recipe is easy to make with four simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce sweet or semi-sweet red vermouth
- orange peel
Instructions
- Combine Campari, gin and vermouth in a cocktail shaker with a few cubes of ice, and stir or shake briefly to combine until the mixture is chilled.
- Run the orange peel around the rim of a serving glass filled with ice. Strain the cocktail over the ice, and garnish with the orange peel.
I’ve never heard of negroni before! But if you are like me and love margaritas, AND like this, I will probably love them too!
They’re definitely not for everybody, but we think they’re worth trying! : )
Every week is Negroni Week at my house. Also very good with a nice rye whiskey instead of gin!
That’s awesome, Rob, and we’ll have to try it with some rye whiskey next time! : )
Yes to negronis! They are the only reason I have sweet vermouth in the house. :) These look so tempting, even at 10 am!
Haha, right?! We think you should totally make one!
Didn’t even know what a negroni was until I read this blog. And to think my male co-workers rip me for reading food blogs!!
Tom, we think you need to make one, ASAP. And come to think of it, you should make your male co-workers some, and that’ll quiet them down. ; )
Hendrick’s gin is my absolute favorite!! Would you believe I’ve never had a negroni? I don’t like sweet cocktails either so this is calling my name.
Ahh, yes, we both LOVE Hendrick’s. Especially in the summer. Let us know what you think of the negroni!
I’m on a mission to make a signature cocktail for a party I’ve got coming up, so some of these tips will definitely come in handy. Thanks Ali!
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Signature cocktails are so fun, have a great time! : )
I’ve never heard of this but am excited to try! It’s so purrrdy!
Thank you, Senika!
Negroni Week- Ha! I used to work in restaurants and vividly remember when Negroni Week came along. Yours looks classic and perfect in every way!
Thanks, Sarah! : )
So delicious and summery looking! Must try!!
I can’t lie…I didn’t know it was negroni week! I typically drink things on the sweeter side, but my hubs love ALL things bitter, but has never tried one of these. I know what I’m making for him on our next date night in! Pinned!
If your husband loves bitter, he will for sure love a Negroni! : )