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Negroni

Equal-parts cocktails built on the bitter-sweet interplay of spirit, sweet vermouth, and a bitter liqueur. The gold standard of balanced bitterness.

Formula

Spirit + Sweet Vermouth + Bitter Liqueur

Classic ratio: 1:1:1

Riwayat

1919 · Florence, Italy

Count Camillo Negroni reportedly asked for his Americano with gin instead of soda at Caffè Casoni in Florence. The resulting drink became one of the most influential cocktails of the modern era.

Key Variations

Negroni, Boulevardier, White Negroni, Mezcal Negroni

Typical Techniques

Signature Cocktails