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Classic Negroni Cocktail Recipe

This timeless Negroni cocktail combines the perfect balance of gin, spiced bitters, and vermouth for a bold and sophisticated flavor.
Customize it with creative variations to suit your taste, whether you're in the mood for herbal, citrusy, chocolaty, or coffee-inspired twists.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce spiced Italian bitters
  • 1 ounce vermouth
  • Garnish: orange slice or twist

Herbal Negroni:

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce spiced Italian bitters
  • 1 ounce vermouth
  • ¾ ounce elderflower liqueur
  • Garnish: lemon twist

Orange Negroni:

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce spiced Italian bitters
  • 1 ounce vermouth
  • A splash of orange juice
  • Garnish: orange twist

Chocolate Negroni:

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce spiced Italian bitters
  • 1 ounce vermouth
  • 1 ounce chocolate liqueur
  • Garnish: chocolate shavings

Coffee Negroni:

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce spiced Italian bitters
  • 1 ounce vermouth
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • Garnish: chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Combine the gin, spiced Italian bitters, and vermouth in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. For variations, include the additional ingredients listed under your chosen twist.
  • Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with the appropriate decoration for your version: orange slice, lemon twist, or chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • For a smoother flavor, consider stirring instead of shaking for the basic Negroni or its variations.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the variations by modifying the amount of liqueur to taste.
  • The garnishes enhance the aroma and visual appeal; don't skip them for the full experience.
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