FROM SAMANTHA'S BAR
Negroni
Gin, bitter aperitif and sweet vermouth stirred over ice with orange.
COCKTAIL
1 DRINK
ROCKS
ABOUT THE DRINK
A Negroni is equal parts, but that does not mean careless. Gin, bitter aperitif and sweet vermouth need proper stirring, plenty of ice and orange to land bitter, herbal, slightly sweet and beautifully cold.
THE POUR
Ingredients
30 ml gin
30 ml bitter aperitif
30 ml sweet vermouth
Orange peel or wedge, to garnish
Method
1.
Add the gin, bitter aperitif, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with plenty of ice.
2.
Stir steadily for about 20 to 30 seconds until the drink is properly chilled and slightly diluted. The liquid should feel very cold and silky.
3.
Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
4.
Strain the cocktail over the ice cube.
5.
Garnish with an orange wedge, or express an orange peel over the surface by gently twisting it to release the oils, then drop it into the glass or rest it on the rim.
6.
Serve immediately.
SAMANTHA'S NOTES
Stir, don’t shake
Use plenty of ice
Good dilution is part of the drink. Stir over plenty of ice until the liquid is cold, smooth and slightly softened.
A Negroni should be stirred so it stays silky and clear. Shaking will make it cloudy and change the texture.
Express the orange
Twist or squeeze the orange peel over the glass to release the oils. It gives the drink brightness before you even take a sip.
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