Lupin Free Berry Negroni with Fresh Berries
A classic Negroni is already a beautifully balanced drink, and muddling fresh berries into the mix takes it somewhere even more vibrant and special. The deep crimson color that comes from breaking down ripe strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries is genuinely stunning in the glass ā this is a cocktail that earns its garnish. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from the legume-based additives that can sneak into flavored spirits or pre-made cocktail mixes, so you can sip with confidence. The double-straining step is a small but important move that gives you a silky-smooth pour without any pulp or seeds getting in the way. Stirring over ice for a full 20ā25 seconds chills the drink properly and lets the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth meld into something greater than the sum of their parts. An optional orange peel twist adds a fragrant citrus note that ties everything together beautifully. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of cocktail that feels like a real occasion.
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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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