TBX

31 Jul, 2023

Negroni

That would be Count Camillo Negroni, the debauched Florentine nobleman who supposedly invented this classic Italian aperitif as a hangover cure in the dark days following World War I. Think of it as a bitter, medicinal-tasting Martini and you’ll have some idea of the lip-puckering tartness that awaits you when you mix up one of these babies. Supposedly it stimulates the appetite and focuses the mind, although depending on your taste for cough syrup it may only stimulate you to order something else next time. But if you’re down for the Count, try making yours a double.

Ingredients

1 part Gin -

Personal recommendation: Suntory's Roku Gin - fantastic midrange choice with a pleasant botanical aroma; Or the more fancy Amazonia by Hendricks for the tropical - citrus taste

1 part Campari

¾ part sweet vermouth

Orange twist or Lemon