Mustard Free Classic Strawberry Negroni
Few cocktails feel as effortlessly sophisticated as a Negroni, and this strawberry-forward version takes that classic bittersweet balance somewhere genuinely special. A quick homemade strawberry syrup — just fresh berries, sugar, and water simmered down to a gorgeous deep pink — is the secret weapon here, adding a bright, jammy sweetness that plays beautifully against the bitter Campari and herbal vermouth. Because every component is made from scratch or poured straight from the bottle, there's no mystery about what's going in the glass, which is a real relief when you're navigating condiment-heavy ingredients that can sneak in unwanted additions. The long stir over big ice is worth every second, chilling the drink down and giving it that silky, perfectly diluted texture that separates a great cocktail from a good one. An orange peel twist and a halved strawberry on the rim make it look like something you'd pay serious money for at a bar. This is the kind of drink you make when you want to impress someone — or just treat yourself on a Friday night.
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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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