
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 patience at the stirring glass. Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in equal parts create that iconic balance of herbal, bitter, and lightly sweet that has made this drink a bartender's favorite for generations. Because the recipe relies entirely on straightforward spirits and a fresh orange peel, there are no hidden additives, synthetic preservatives, or chemical compounds to worry about β just clean, honest ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The technique matters here: a long, deliberate stir over large ice chills the drink properly while adding just enough dilution to soften the edges without watering it down. Expressing the orange peel over the glass before garnishing releases those fragrant citrus oils onto the surface, giving every sip a bright aromatic lift that ties the whole drink together. It's the kind of cocktail that feels like a treat you'd order at a great bar, made entirely on your own terms at home.
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Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with large ice cubes. Add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
Stir with a bar spoon for 20β25 seconds, until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold and the liquid is well chilled and slightly diluted.
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