Classic Negroni

Classic Negroni
Leah Nash for The New York Times
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Nostrana, an Italian restaurant in Portland, Ore., has offered a Negroni of the Month since 2010, all original creations, some of them quite odd (squid ink Negroni, anyone?). But the house Negroni follows classic lines, using equal parts gin, vermouth and Campari. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • 1ounce gin, preferably Bombay Dry
  • 1ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Cinzano Rosso
  • 1ounce Campari
  • Orange twist
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

166 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 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

    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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Adapted from Nostrana, Portland, Ore.

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