Celery Free Classic Mezcal Negroni
Few cocktails hit the way a smoky, bittersweet Negroni does, and swapping gin for mezcal takes the whole thing somewhere deeper and more complex. The earthy, slightly charred character of the mezcal plays beautifully against the herbal bitterness of Campari and the rich sweetness of vermouth, creating a drink that feels both classic and a little wild. Stirring it low and slow over ice is the move here — it chills and dilutes the cocktail to exactly the right balance without watering it down. That final twist of orange peel isn't just for looks; expressing the oils over the glass adds a bright citrus note that ties everything together. This is the kind of drink you make when you want to impress someone without breaking a sweat, or when you just want to treat yourself to something genuinely good. Every ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just a beautifully built cocktail ready to enjoy.
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1 serving
- 1 oz mezcal (joven or reposado)
- 1 oz campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 large ice cube or several standard ice cubes, for stirring and serving
For serving
- 1 wide orange peel strip, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the mezcal, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- 2
Stir with a bar spoon for 20–25 seconds, until the outside of the mixing glass feels thoroughly chilled and the liquid is well-diluted.
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