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Negroni

A classic, strong but refreshing Italian cocktail. Very sweet, very bitter, very herbal. Intense, over-the-top, and perfect if made well.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth (preferred Carpano Antica Formula)
• 1 oz dry gin (Fords? Beefeater? Hendricks? Haymans?)
• orange peel for garnish

Hardware:

• Highball glass or other tall glass
• Bar spoon

Directions:

1. Add ice to glass.
2. Add all liquid ingredients over ice.
3. Stir in glass to chill.
4. Express orange peel and add for garnish.

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AB “Serious” Negroni

Alton Brown’s stronger version of the negroni, made with either a semi-sweet or mix of sweet and dry vermouth, and served “up” rather than over ice.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Carpano Punt e Mes or 50/50 mix of sweet and dry vermouth
• 1 oz dry gin (Fords? Beefeater? Hendricks? Haymans?)
• lemon peel for garnish

Hardware:

• Coup, Nick & Nora, or cocktail glass
• Mixing glass
• Bar spoon

Directions:

1. Add ice and all liquid ingredients to mixing glass.
2. Stir in glass to chill.
3. Strain into serving glass
4. Express lemon peel and add for garnish.

Notes:

• Original recipe: https://altonbrown.com/recipes/classic-negroni-cocktail/