Negroni, a popular Italian cocktail, stirred and not shaken … we’ll take two please!
All About Negroni
It was around the year 1919 in Florence, when the French general General Pascal Olivier de Negroni (later known as Count Camillo Negroni) contemplated ordering an Americano cocktail, but then decided it was time for a change. He requested it with a touch of gin instead of soda, inspired by his last trip to London and its prevalent gin scene. The bartender was pleased to honour Count Negroni’s request, adding an orange garnish rather than the lemon wedge of the Americano to signify the new drink that he had created.
In Florence, the Count’s ‘usual’ became known as Count Negroni’s Americano, or the ‘Americano with a touch of gin’, but whatever it was referred to as back then, the Negroni was born.
Today, the Negroni is known as one of the most famous contemporary classic cocktails. Anywhere you go in the world,
you’ll find a mixologist who can make you the iconic Negroni. The original recipe, a perfectly balanced combination of equal parts
Campari, red vermouth and gin, is almost a century old and continues to be enjoyed today.
All About Campari
A contemporary and charismatic classic, Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained by infusing bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water. The secret recipe, which has remained unchanged, originated in Novara in 1860 and is the base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world.
With its vibrant red colour, intense aroma and inspiring flavour, Campari has always been a symbol of intrigue and pleasure that unfurls itself into a captivating drinking experience. These are the values that have made the Campari brand famous throughout the world as an icon of passionate Italian style and excellence.
The Classic Negroni
INGREDIENTS
1 shot Campari
1 shot sweet red vermouth
1 shot gin
METHOD
1. Pour all ingredients directly into a low tumbler filled with ice.
2. Stir gently.
3. Garnish with an orange slice.
Words: Lebo Mashigo | Photography: Unsplash
