Emulsifier Free Berry Negroni with Fresh Berries
A classic bittersweet cocktail gets a vibrant seasonal upgrade here, with fresh muddled berries adding deep color and natural fruit flavor to every sip. The combination of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth is a timeless trio, and the berries bring just enough brightness to balance that signature bitter edge. Every ingredient in this drink is exactly what it says on the label ā whole fruit, spirits, and a citrus twist ā so there's nothing hidden to worry about when it comes to unwanted additives or emulsifiers. Muddling the berries directly in the shaker and then double-straining keeps the texture silky smooth while locking in all that gorgeous ruby color. It's the kind of cocktail that looks like it came from a serious bar program but comes together in just a few minutes at home. Serve it over a big, slow-melting ice cube and it stays perfectly chilled and beautifully presented right down to the last sip.
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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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