Mustard Free Classic White Negroni
This elegant riff on a classic aperitivo is everything you want in a stirred cocktail — sophisticated, slightly bitter, and beautifully aromatic. Gin brings the botanical backbone, Suze (or another gentian liqueur) adds that distinctive herbal bitterness, and Lillet Blanc rounds everything out with a soft, honeyed floral note. The whole thing comes together in under five minutes with nothing more than a mixing glass, a bar spoon, and a little patience. Cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category for anyone avoiding certain condiments and flavoring agents, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no hidden sauces, no spiced syrups, nothing to second-guess. The finishing touch is a properly expressed lemon peel, which releases fragrant citrus oils across the surface of the drink and genuinely elevates the whole experience. Serve it over one large ice cube in a rocks glass and it looks like something you'd order at a very good bar.
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1 serving
- 1 ½ oz gin
- ¾ oz suze or gentian liqueur
- ¾ oz lillet blanc
- 1 large ice cube or several standard ice cubes, for stirring and serving
- 1 strip lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin, Suze, and Lillet Blanc.
- 2
Stir with a bar spoon for 20–25 seconds, until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold and the liquid is well-chilled and slightly diluted.
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