Negroni
A gin-based cocktail with equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth, finished with an orange twist. It is lightly acidic, sweet, and fairly strong at about 20% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe or over ice in a chilled rocks glass
Negroni
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Volume156 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)80 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (9.1%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.14%
SweetnessSweet
J. S. Brucart, “Cien Cocktails” (1943)
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Negroni