Nitrate & Nitrite Free Negroni
The Negroni is one of the most iconic cocktails ever conceived — bitter, boozy, and bracingly aromatic in all the right ways. What makes this version especially appealing is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is: gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and a fresh orange peel, nothing more. Many bottled and pre-mixed cocktails sneak in preservatives and additives that can be hard to spot on a label, so building this one yourself from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into your glass. The technique matters here — stirring for a full 20 to 25 seconds over large ice cubes chills the drink properly while achieving just the right amount of dilution without watering it down. That final twist of orange peel isn't just for looks; expressing the oils over the surface adds a bright, citrusy lift that ties the whole drink together. It's the kind of cocktail that feels effortlessly sophisticated whether you're winding down on a weeknight or hosting friends for a proper aperitivo hour.
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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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