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Negroni

Rocks Gin Easy

The iconic Italian aperitif. Bold, bitter, beautiful. Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.

gin bitter stirred aperitif classic

Ingredients

  • gin (1 oz)
  • Campari (1 oz)
  • sweet vermouth (1 oz)
  • large ice cube (1)
  • orange peel

Instructions

  1. Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over large ice cube.
  4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a good twist. Rub the peel around the rim of the glass, then drop it in.