Lactose Free Classic Strawberry Negroni

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(27)

Cocktails are naturally one of the easiest categories to keep dairy-free, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring or basic. This twist on a beloved Italian aperitivo brings a gorgeous deep-pink hue and a bright, fruity sweetness that makes the bitter Campari and herbal vermouth sing in a whole new way. The homemade strawberry syrup is the real star — just a few minutes on the stovetop transforms fresh berries, sugar, and water into something that tastes like it came from a serious craft bar. Stirring everything over a big pile of ice for a full 30 to 40 seconds is the move that separates a good Negroni from a great one, giving you that perfectly chilled, slightly silky texture. Finished with an orange peel twist and a halved strawberry, it looks stunning in the glass without any extra effort. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of drink that feels genuinely special.

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Ingredients

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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