
Bottled cocktail syrups and pre-made mixers are notorious for sneaking in high fructose corn syrup, which makes crafting a truly clean Negroni at home so satisfying. This version builds its own strawberry syrup from scratch using fresh berries, granulated sugar, and water β nothing more, nothing less. The result is a deeply pink, fruit-forward syrup that adds a lush sweetness to the classic bitter-and-boozy backbone of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stirring everything over a big cube of ice for a full 30 to 40 seconds gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly silky texture that makes a Negroni feel genuinely luxurious. The orange peel twist at the end adds a bright citrus aroma that ties the whole glass together beautifully. It's an elegant cocktail that tastes like something you'd order at a serious bar β except you know exactly what went into it.
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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 4β5 minutes.
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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