Carrageenan Free Negroni
Few cocktails carry the effortless cool of a properly made Negroni, and this version is as clean and classic as it gets. Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth come together in a stirred, spirit-forward drink that's bitter, sweet, and bracingly aromatic all at once. For anyone avoiding carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into some bottled cocktail mixers, flavored syrups, and pre-made drink bases — building this one from scratch with whole-bottle spirits is the smart move. There's nothing here but the real thing: quality gin, the iconic Italian bitter liqueur, and a good sweet vermouth. The technique matters too — a long, patient stir over large ice chills and dilutes the drink to exactly the right balance without watering it down. The finishing touch, a twisted strip of orange peel expressing its oils across the surface, adds a bright citrus fragrance that ties everything together beautifully. It's the kind of cocktail that feels like a treat every single time you make it.
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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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