Spiced Christmas Negroni Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is spiced Negroni gin? ›

It is a highly aromatic, rich and (yes) spicy gin with great power and intensity. We use the West African spice grains of paradise and Indonesian cubeb to up the ante, and open the plates when distilling to add weight to the gin.

You see, sbagliato, in Italian, means "bungled" or "mistaken." Remember, a traditional Negroni is made from Campari, the bitter liqueur; sweet vermouth; and gin. The "broken" Negroni, or Negroni Sbagliato, starts with Campari and sweet vermouth. In place of gin, though, the Sbagliato version uses sparkling wine.

Old-Fashioned — (38.09%, 2.44oz in volume, 0.93oz alcohol) Bloody Mary — (12%, 7.5oz in volume, 0.9oz alcohol) Negroni — (20.13%, 4oz in volume, 0.81oz alcohol)

The Negroni is a mark of sophistication, beloved across the board for its smooth balance of bitter and sweet flavors. Or, maybe your sole exposure to this sip is TikTok's Negroni Sbagliato (with prosecco in it) trend...and you know it's 'stunning.

Drink Order: Negroni

You have a bold and adventurous side. This co*cktail – made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth – is currently trending on the co*cktail scene. Its unique blend of flavors showcase your open-mindedness and willingness to explore new trends and experiences.

This is a real bartenders' drink. Many will say it is a man's drink but I think there is something very cool (not that alcohol makes you cool, obviously) and egalitarian in a girl ordering a 'men's drink'. If you do want to soften it up a bit, just mix your Negroni up with a glass of Champagne or Cava.

From Travis Tober, Austin TX via Punch Drink: 1 oz olive oil–washed gin, pref Aviation American Gin (I used New Amsterdam - only semi-decent 375ml could find locally) 1 oz Campari. 1 oz sweet vermouth, pref Cocchi di Torino. 3 dashes Bitter Truth olive bitters.

Aperol is less bitter than Campari and has a sweeter and fruitier flavor, meaning this co*cktail will have a subtle sweetness to it. Campari has noticeably bitter and herbal flavors by comparison. These notes are good to keep in mind when deciding which variation of a Negroni you prefer mixing.

You ask this question every time you pull up to the bar, and I'm beginning to wonder if there's a broader issue at play. You want to know if a Negroni is a girl drink. It's not.

The beer co*cktail Spaghett (aka hobo Negroni) is made by taking a bottle of Miller High Life, pouring out a neck's worth of the beer, then replacing that amount with Campari.

Which vermouth is best for Negroni? ›

Remember, the Negroni was invented in Florence and Harry's never disappoints. Via Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci, 22/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Harry's Bar, Florence The Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Naples Opened in 1882 on the bay of Naples, this is old-school at its best.

Negroni drinkers are non-conformers, but they do get along well with other negroni drinkers. They like to have expert knowledge on arcane subjects, and they are the friend you would ask to help you complete that difficult crossword.

Today, the co*cktail has gained popularity thanks to all kinds of bartenders who recommend it, as well as viral videos where influencers or actors such as Stanley Tucci can be seen preparing it, and because the quality of its ingredients has improved.

Negroni has high sugar content and affects the liver's glucose release, leading to hyperglycemia. However, alcohol and no-carb gin can cause glucose levels to drop and result in hypoglycemia. Consuming fat, protein, and fibre-rich meal before or along with the drink can stabilise your blood sugar.

The Negroni is a strong and bitter aperitif co*cktail, for the discerning palate. Expect big herbal notes and teeth clenching bitterness, each of our three expressions offer a different finish, to suit a multitude of tastes.

The Negroni tastes like herbs and licorice root with sweet and fruity notes. It's a bitter co*cktail, but the addition of sweet vermouth and an orange peel garnish balance it out. One of the base liquors is gin, so there's also the taste of juniper with notes of lemon and coriander seed.

TASTING NOTES:

This blends seamlessly with the warmth derived from cinnamon and peppercorn, which together result in a taste that is spicy to the palate. Orange and lemon peel provide a flash of citrus, supported by a hint of liquorice and almond.

If you're tired of co*cktails that are too sweet or sour, a Negroni delivers a whole new level of depth-of-flavor that adapts well to any time of year. The bright citrus flavors make a Negroni refreshing in summer, while the bitter, herbaceous notes warm you to your core in the cooler winter months.