DrinkMasters Collection
$2.37
cost
186
cal
26.7%
ABV
3/5
NA score
1.35
std drinks
12.2g
sugar
Negroni
The perfect bitter-sweet Italian aperitivo
The Recipe
- London Dry Gin30 ml
- Campari30 ml
- Sweet Vermouth30 ml
Glass
Rocks glass
Garnish
Orange peel
Difficulty
Easy
Origin
Florence, Italy (1919)
Flavor Profile
The Story
Born in Florence in 1919 when Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, at Caffè Casoni to strengthen his favorite Americano by replacing the soda water with gin. The result was a drink of perfect equilibrium that would go on to define Italian aperitivo culture worldwide.
Bartender Notes
"The secret is equal parts and a proper stir. Use a quality gin with strong juniper character. Carpano Antica Formula vermouth elevates this from good to transcendent."
Preparation
- 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2Stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
- 4Express an orange peel over the surface, then drop it in.
Notable Variations
- Boulevardier (substitute bourbon for gin)
- White Negroni (Suze and Lillet Blanc)
- Mezcal Negroni
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.37
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.63
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| gin | 1 oz | $0.87 |
| sweet vermouth | 1 oz | $0.39 |
| campari | 1 oz | $1.10 |
| Total pour cost | $2.37 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
186
Sugar
12.2g
ABV
26.7%
Std drinks
1.35
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| campari | 73 | 39.3% |
| gin | 64.9 | 35% |
| sweet vermouth | 47.7 | 25.7% |
Carbs: 12.2g
Alcohol: 18.9g
Volume: 3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
Original cost
$2.40
Zero-proof cost
$4.33
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| gin | Seedlip Garden 108(Seedlip) | $1.41 |
| campari | Lyre's Italian Orange(Lyre's) | $1.54 |
| sweet vermouth | Lyre's Aperitif Rosso(Lyre's) | $1.37 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Negroni?
- 1.0144216950986524 oz London Dry Gin, 1.0144216950986524 oz Campari, 1.0144216950986524 oz Sweet Vermouth.
- How much does a Negroni cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Negroni is $2.37 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Negroni?
- A Negroni has approximately 186 calories, with 26.7% ABV and 12.2g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Negroni?
- Yes — the Negroni has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $4.33.
- Where was the Negroni invented?
- The Negroni originated in Florence, Italy around 1919.