Gluten Free Berry Negroni with Fresh Berries
A classic Negroni is already a beautifully balanced cocktail, and muddling fresh berries into the mix takes it somewhere even more vibrant and special. The deep crimson color alone is enough to stop a room, and the fruit adds a bright, jammy sweetness that plays perfectly against the bitter edge of Campari and the herbal warmth of sweet vermouth. For anyone navigating a gluten-free lifestyle, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category ā certain spirits and mixers sneak in unexpected ingredients ā but gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth are naturally free of gluten-containing grains, making this one a genuinely safe and satisfying pour. The double-straining step is worth the extra effort, giving you a silky-smooth drink with none of the pulp or seeds getting in the way. A large ice cube keeps dilution slow so the flavors stay bold and intentional right down to the last sip. Dress it up with an orange twist and a few extra berries on the rim and it looks like something straight off a craft cocktail menu.
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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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