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The Flight of the Negroni

The Negroni is indomitable. Attack it with skewed ratios, and it rallies. Violate the ingredients, and it stubbornly persists. I can’t think of another drink that you can screw up so thoroughly and still enjoy the result.

This history of the Negroni is disputed, but probably dates to 1919, where the Americano was stiffened by substituting gin for the soda water. Regardless of exactly who created the drink and when, the Negroni is the King of bitter cocktails. If you spy a bottle of Campari on the backbar, the bartender probably knows how to make a Negroni.

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Recent Discussion

  • Re The D'Almeida, 2 days ago biotsrama commented:

    Bumped up mezcal to 1.5 oz and cassis to 0.5 oz. Like a fruity mezcal Negroni

  • Re Ginger Turmeric Margarita, 4 days ago drinkingandthinking commented:

    More subtle than you might imagine. Turmeric was a bit faint so I upped it to 3/4. Very nice on the back of the throat.

  • Re The Book Deal, 5 days ago jlp_nyc commented:

    Very delicious: darkly bitter yet smooth and balanced; not overly sweet, with notes of cherry, vanilla, caramel, baking spice (used Evan Williams bonded) and chocolate plus a wisp of menthol from the Fernet. Would def make again.

  • Re Across The River, 6 days ago Mixin In Ansley commented:

    Boozy but it works. A nice change up.

  • Re Race Day, 6 days ago Artur B commented:

    Balance is good, but no hook. Lillet Blanc can't replace Green Charteuse.