Any-Spirit Negroni

By Rebekah Peppler

Published June 29, 2021

  • Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Judy Kim.
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This take on the classic drink uses a combination of sweet and dry vermouths in the standard gin-vermouth-red bitter formula, adding depth and character. The vermouths are paired with the spirit of your choice for an adaptable drink that puts whatever bottles you prefer or have on hand to work. If you're not a fan of the traditional gin, rum, tequila or bourbon or rye whiskeys are all great here.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

  • Ice

  • 1 ounce spirit of your choice (gin, rum, tequila or bourbon or rye whiskeys all work)

  • 1 ounce red bitter liqueur, such as Campari, Cappelletti or Contratto Bitter

  • ½ ounce sweet vermouth

  • ½ ounce dry vermouth

  • 1 (2-inch-long) piece of orange or lemon peel, for serving

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Nutritional analysis per serving

1 gram carbs; 161 calories; 2 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a mixing glass with ice, and add the spirit, red bitter, sweet vermouth and dry vermouth. Stir for 30 seconds, then strain into an ice-filled lowball glass. Garnish with the citrus peel.

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bcolmers

Can be very delicious with a robust dark rum, like El Dorado 12 year old

mamas cookie

Try this with Luxardo Blanco in place of the Compari, and white lillet in place of the sweet vermouth for a negroni blanco.

CQ

Made these over the warm weekend with an added twist: equal parts gin, Campari and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. All the guests had seconds (and thirds!). Delightfully refreshing without the sweet cloy of sugary vermouth.

Terry

Irish whisky is wonderful for a St Patty’s Day treat.

Matt

I love this with mezcal, but I use 1 oz blanco vermouth instead of the sweet/dry combo suggested here.

Robert Allen

We have made gin versions using Gran Classico instead of Campari. Just a bit less bitter with a touch of sweet and excellent color.

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