MSG Free Negroni
Few cocktails have the kind of effortless cool that this bittersweet classic brings to the table. Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth come together in a perfectly balanced drink that's bold, aromatic, and just a little bitter in the best possible way. For anyone keeping a close eye on additives and flavor enhancers, this one is refreshingly straightforward — three clean spirits, a big ice cube, and a strip of fresh orange peel. No syrups, no mixes, no mystery ingredients hiding in a bottle of premade cocktail blend. The technique matters here: stirring for a full 20 to 25 seconds chills the drink properly and gives it that silky, slightly diluted texture that makes it so satisfying to sip. Expressing the orange peel over the glass before dropping it in adds a bright citrus note that lifts the whole drink. It's the kind of cocktail that feels like a real occasion, even on a Tuesday night.
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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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