Spice Free Negroni
Few cocktails have the kind of effortless cool that this one does — a perfectly balanced mix of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth that feels equally at home at a dinner party or a quiet evening in. The beauty of this drink is that it relies entirely on the natural character of its three core ingredients, with no added spice blends, infused syrups, or flavored bitters to worry about. That makes it a genuinely great option for anyone who needs to keep things clean and straightforward without sacrificing sophistication. Stirring rather than shaking is the key move here — it keeps the drink silky and crystal clear while chilling it down to exactly the right temperature. The finishing touch is a strip of orange peel, twisted over the glass to release its fragrant oils onto the surface of the drink, which adds a bright citrus lift without any heat or spice. It's the kind of detail that takes about five seconds but makes the whole thing feel like something you'd order at a serious cocktail bar.
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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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