Nutmeg Free Negroni
Few cocktails are as effortlessly sophisticated as this bittersweet classic, and the good news is that it comes together with just three core ingredients and a little technique. Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth are stirred over large ice cubes until the mixture is perfectly chilled and gently diluted — that slow stir is what separates a polished drink from a rushed one. The result is a deep ruby cocktail with a complex balance of herbal bitterness, citrus brightness, and a whisper of sweetness. A twist of fresh orange peel pressed over the glass at the end releases fragrant oils that lift the whole drink and add a gorgeous aromatic finish. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no spice blends, no pre-made mixes, no mystery seasonings. It's the kind of drink that feels like it belongs on a candlelit bar cart, but is genuinely simple to make at home any night of the week.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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