Classic Negroni

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Ingredients
- 1ounce gin, preferably Bombay Dry
- 1ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Cinzano Rosso
- 1ounce Campari
- Orange twist
Preparation
- Step 1
Combine all liquid ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and stir until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Squeeze orange twist over drink and slip into glass.
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I prefer 2:2:2
We really prefer a 2:1:1 ratio, doubling the gin and using a smoother gin, like Hendricks or St. George
For me, the classic is best....1:1:1. I live in Italy and the Italians only use a London dry gin like Beefeater's or Tanqueray. Don't use the fancy stuff. Campari. The best vermouth for a Negroni is Rubino, the new Barolo based sweet red by Martini specifically for Negroni's and mixed drinks, but it will turn your Negroni deep red. Not a fan of the more vanilla/spice vermouths that taste like a Christmas cookie. And a big oily orange rind. Lots of ice, never straight up.
Definitely Cinzano and not that sticky sweet Martini stuff.
No!!! Take Tanquery No 10 instead of Bombay and Antica Formula instead of cinzano. Secret tipp: if available Belsazar Red vermout.
Agree on a dry London gin. I like to add a couple of shots of bitters.
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