The Key to Negroni

Bittersweet and refreshing, the Negroni is one of Italy's most renowned cocktails.

How the Negroni began

Once upon a time, Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender at Bar Casoni in Florence, Italy, to "fix" his usual Americano — Campari, sweet red vermouth and club soda — by making it stronger. The bartender swapped the club soda for gin, and the first Negroni was born.

How it is made today

The Negroni is still made with equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth and gin, garnished with a twist of orange peel. It is arguably one of the best cocktails in the world — and one of the simplest to make at home for a delightful aperitivo. To prove it, we asked one of our expert bartenders to show us how to make the perfect Negroni in just six steps.

The Negroni sbagliato

Looking for a less boozy alternative? The Negroni sbagliato (sbagliato means "wrong" in Italian) swaps the gin for prosecco. Combined with equal parts Campari and sweet red vermouth, the prosecco adds effervescence and a truly refreshing taste.

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