Seed Oil Free Classic Strawberry Negroni
Cocktail hour gets a gorgeous upgrade with this strawberry-kissed twist on a timeless aperitivo. A homemade strawberry syrup — built from fresh berries, sugar, and water — adds a bright, jammy sweetness that plays beautifully against the bitter edge of Campari and the herbal depth of sweet vermouth. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like, which is genuinely refreshing when so many flavored syrups and pre-made cocktail mixers sneak in refined seed oils or mystery additives. Stirring over large ice cubes gives the drink that perfectly chilled, slightly silky texture that makes a Negroni feel like a real occasion. The deep ruby color alone is enough to stop a room, especially with an orange peel twist curled over the rim. It's an elegant pour that comes together with minimal effort and zero compromise on what's actually going into your glass.
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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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