Chestnut Free Classic Strawberry Negroni
Few cocktails are as effortlessly sophisticated as a Negroni, and this strawberry-forward version takes that classic bittersweet balance somewhere truly special. A quick homemade strawberry syrup — just fresh berries, sugar, and water simmered until deeply pink — brings a fruity brightness that plays beautifully against the herbal bite of gin and the bold bitterness of Campari. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can mix with total confidence and zero label-reading stress. The technique is simple: stir over ice until the mixing glass is cold to the touch, then strain over a single large cube for that clean, restaurant-worthy presentation. An orange peel twist adds a fragrant citrus note that ties the whole drink together. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of cocktail that makes the occasion feel a little more special.
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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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