Negroni Cocktail Recipe
Taste
Bitter, Sweet & Bold
Skill Level
Medium
Prep Time
5 Minutes
The Negroni is an undisputed classic, sophisticated, perfectly balanced, and effortlessly stylish. Its deep amber hue and complex blend of bitter and sweet flavours make it one of the most recognisable cocktails in the world. With just three ingredients in equal measure, Leamington on Parade Gin, Campari, and Sweet Red Vermouth, it’s a simple serve that never fails to impress.
Whether you’re enjoying it as a pre-dinner aperitif or sipping slowly after a long day, the Negroni is a drink that invites you to slow down and savour. Its combination of citrus, herbs, and spice delivers a beautifully layered taste that’s both refreshing and refined.
Ingredients
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50ml Leamington on Parade Gin
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50ml Campari
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50ml Sweet Red Vermouth
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Ice cubes
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Garnish: dehydrated orange slice
Tools You’ll Need
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A tumbler or rocks glass
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A bar spoon or stirrer
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A jigger or small measuring glass
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A knife and small plate for garnish preparation
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Ice scoop or tongs
How to Make the Perfect Negroni
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Fill your glass with ice – Start with a tumbler or rocks glass and fill it generously with ice cubes.
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Add your ingredients – Pour 50ml each of Leamington on Parade Gin, Campari, and Sweet Red Vermouth directly over the ice.
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Stir to chill – Use a bar spoon to stir slowly for around 20 seconds, ensuring the mixture is well chilled and the flavours have blended smoothly.
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Garnish with style – Finish with a slice of dehydrated orange to enhance the citrus notes and add a touch of elegance.
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Serve and savour – Sip slowly to enjoy the interplay of bitterness, sweetness and botanical depth.
Our Tips for Making the Perfect Negroni at Home
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Use quality ingredients. With only three components, balance and quality are everything, invest in a good vermouth and a premium gin like Leamington on Parade.
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Stir, don’t shake. Shaking can over-dilute and cloud the drink. Stirring keeps it clear and smooth.
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Serve over large ice cubes. Bigger cubes melt more slowly, keeping your Negroni perfectly chilled without watering it down.
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Adjust to taste. For a slightly lighter version, try adding a splash of soda water, known as a Negroni Sbagliato.
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Chill your glass beforehand. It enhances the texture and gives that bar-quality finish.
Similar Drinks
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Peeping Tom Collins – A crisp gin cocktail that highlights citrus and balance.
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Grapefruit Sour – A zesty gin sour with vibrant citrus and smooth texture.
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Elderflower Fizz – A lighter, floral gin serve for those who prefer a sparkling twist.
From Florence to Fashion: The Story of the Negroni
The Negroni originated in Florence, Italy, around 1919, when Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender to strengthen his favourite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the soda water with gin. The result was a bold, aromatic mix that quickly became a sensation.
Over a century later, the Negroni has become a symbol of refined taste and understated sophistication, a drink that bridges the worlds of classic mixology and modern style. Its distinctive balance of bitter and sweet, combined with the herbal notes of gin and vermouth, makes it a true icon of cocktail culture.
The Negroni’s enduring appeal lies in its simplicity: three ingredients, one perfect harmony. It’s equally at home in a bustling bar or on a quiet evening at home, proof that some classics never fade.
