Carrageenan Free Berry Negroni with Fresh Berries
A classic Negroni is already a stunning drink, but muddling fresh berries into the mix takes it somewhere truly special ā deep ruby color, bright fruit aroma, and that signature bittersweet backbone all in one glass. For anyone avoiding carrageenan, cocktail mixers and flavored syrups can be a minefield, since the additive sometimes sneaks into commercial drink products. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building every drop of flavor from scratch: real gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and a generous handful of fresh mixed berries. The double-straining step is a nice touch, giving you a silky-smooth pour without any pulp or seeds getting in the way. An orange peel twist at the end adds a fragrant citrus note that makes the whole thing feel genuinely bar-quality. It's the kind of cocktail you'd happily serve at a dinner party or sip slowly on a warm evening, knowing exactly what went into it.
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2 servings
- Ā½ cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries), plus more for garnish
- 3 oz gin
- 2 oz campari
- 2 oz sweet vermouth
- large ice cubes, for shaking and serving
- 2 orange peel twists, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the mixed berries to a cocktail shaker and muddle firmly until the berries are fully broken down and deeply colored, about 8ā10 presses.
- 2
Add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to the shaker, then fill with ice. Stir with a bar spoon for 20ā25 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels well chilled.
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