CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1890–1919
Negroni
A perfectly balanced Italian aperitivo with equal parts gin, bitter and sweet vermouth.
1919Historical classicResearched
The Negroni is said to have been created in 1919 at Caffè Casoni in Florence, when Count Camillo Negroni asked for his Americano strengthened with gin. The bartender Fosco Scarselli swapped soda for gin, and the drink took the count’s name. It became a symbol of Italian aperitivo culture and one of the most ordered cocktails in the world.
THE RECIPEBitter, botanical and bittersweet
Ingredients
- Gin30 ml
- Campari30 ml
- Sweet vermouth30 ml
- Orange sliceto garnish
Method
Add the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth to a rocks glass filled with ice. Stir gently until chilled and garnish with an orange slice.
Rocks glass · large ice cube · orange slice