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Negroni
A gin-forward Lion Chef Negroni recipe balancing botanical gin, bittersweet Campari, and rich sweet vermouth.
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Yield
- Makes 1
- Level
- Easy
Behind the recipe
The story behind the pour
A Negroni is a drink to savor slowly. While the classic formula uses equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, this version increases the gin and pulls back the Campari, allowing juniper, lemon, and coriander to come forward. Angostura and a touch of filtered water round out the glass.
Method
Make it
- 01
Stir
Combine the gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, Angostura bitters, and filtered water in a mixing glass with ice. Stir with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds, until thoroughly chilled.
- 02
Serve
Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
- 03
Express the lemon
Twist the lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, rub it gently around the rim, and drop it into the drink.
Lion Chef note
This is intentionally more gin-forward than a traditional equal-parts Negroni.
Beyond the glass
The character behind the pour
The recipe gives you the method. This is the context, point of view, and practical detail that make it distinctly The Lion Chef.
Why this one matters
A Negroni is a drink to savor slowly. While the classic formula uses equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, this version increases the gin and pulls back the Campari, allowing juniper, lemon, and coriander to come forward. Angostura and a touch of filtered water round out the glass.
The detail that makes the difference
This is intentionally more gin-forward than a traditional equal-parts Negroni.
Behind the glass
A closer look
