Almond Free Classic Strawberry Negroni
Few cocktails are as effortlessly sophisticated as a Negroni, and this strawberry-kissed version takes that classic bittersweet balance somewhere truly special. A quick homemade strawberry syrup — just fresh berries, sugar, and water simmered down to a gorgeous deep pink — weaves natural fruit sweetness through the bold botanicals of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. The result is floral, slightly bitter, and just fruity enough to feel like a warm-weather upgrade without losing any of that brooding Negroni character. Stirring over large ice for a full 30 to 40 seconds is the move here, giving you that perfectly chilled, gently diluted sip that makes this drink feel like it came from a proper cocktail bar. An orange peel twist and a halved strawberry on the rim make it look stunning with almost zero extra effort. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just a clean, beautiful cocktail you can mix with total confidence.
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2 servings
For the strawberry syrup
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the cocktail
- 3 oz gin
- 2 oz campari
- 2 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz strawberry syrup (from above)
- large ice cubes, for mixing and serving
For serving
- 2 fresh strawberries, halved, for garnish (optional)
- 2 orange peel twists, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then press the strawberries gently with the back of a spoon and cook until the berries are fully softened and the syrup is a deep pink, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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