Honey Free Classic Strawberry Negroni
Bitter, botanical, and flushed with the color of summer, this strawberry Negroni is the kind of cocktail that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a special occasion. The homemade strawberry syrup is the real star — fresh berries, sugar, and water are simmered down into a jewel-toned liquid that brings a bright, jammy sweetness to balance Campari's signature bitterness. Because the syrup is made entirely from granulated sugar and fruit, there's no need for honey or any alternative sweetener, making it a clean and straightforward build from start to finish. Gin and sweet vermouth round out the classic Negroni backbone, and a long stir over ice brings everything into silky, well-chilled harmony. The optional orange peel twist adds a fragrant citrus note that ties the whole glass together beautifully. It's an impressive drink to serve at a dinner party, but simple enough to mix on a quiet night in.
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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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