BHA & BHT Free Negroni
Few cocktails are as effortlessly sophisticated as this bittersweet classic, and the beauty here is that it comes together with just three core ingredients plus a fresh orange peel. Avoiding BHA and BHT can be trickier than it sounds with packaged and processed foods, but a properly made cocktail built from quality spirits and a fresh citrus garnish keeps things clean and additive-free by nature. The gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth are stirred — not shaken — over large ice cubes for a full 20 to 25 seconds, which gives the drink that perfectly chilled, slightly diluted texture that makes it so smooth to sip. That extra attention to stirring technique is what separates a great version from a mediocre one. The finishing touch is a firm twist of orange peel expressed over the glass, releasing fragrant citrus oils that lift the whole drink and add a bright, aromatic note to every sip. It's the kind of cocktail that feels like it belongs on a marble bar top, but it's completely achievable at home with minimal equipment.
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1 serving
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- large ice cubes, for stirring and serving
For serving
- 1 strip orange peel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with large ice cubes. Add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- 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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