Cinnamon Free Classic Mezcal Negroni
Few cocktails hit the way a properly made Negroni does — bitter, boozy, and just a little mysterious. Swapping gin for mezcal gives this version a gorgeous smoky backbone that plays beautifully against the bittersweet Campari and the rich, herbal sweetness of the vermouth. The result is a drink that feels both familiar and a little wild, like a classic that went on an adventure. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this is the kind of cocktail that's easy to love — no hidden warming spices, no flavored syrups, just three clean spirits and a curl of orange peel doing all the heavy lifting. That expressed orange peel is the finishing touch that ties everything together, adding a bright citrus aroma without any sweetness or spice. Stir it long and cold, strain it over a big cube, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a serious cocktail bar.
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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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