Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- Orange peel for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Fill the mixing glass with ice.
2. Add gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
3. Stir with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with an orange peel.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- 1 serving
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Gin can be substituted with vodka or tequila.
- Sweet vermouth can be substituted with dry vermouth or Lillet Blanc.
- Campari can be substituted with Aperol or Cynar.
Variations:
- Negroni Sbagliato: Substitute gin with sparkling wine.
- Boulevardier: Substitute gin with bourbon.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a high-quality gin for the best flavor.
- Adjust the ratio of ingredients to your personal taste.
- Use a vegetable peeler to make a wide orange peel for garnish.
Storage instructions:
- Negroni is best served fresh and should not be stored.
Reheating instructions:
- Negroni does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
Garnishes:
- Orange peel
Pairings:
- Negroni pairs well with salty snacks like olives or nuts.
Suggested side dishes:
- Negroni is a cocktail and does not require a side dish.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Negroni is too bitter, add more sweet vermouth.
- If the Negroni is too sweet, add more Campari.
Food safety advice:
- Drink responsibly and do not drink and drive.
Food history:
- The Negroni was invented in Florence, Italy in 1919.
Flavor profiles:
- Bitter, sweet, and herbal.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an aperitif before a meal.
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Region: Italian