A simple variation on a classic Negroni, no frills, with a similar flavor profile but slightly different overall sipping experience. A Negroni is a great cocktail if you’re trying to have a tasty and decadent but also relatively low-calorie drink. A lot of bartenders don’t tend to think about calorie content when they mix drinks. You might, however, and if you want something a little bit more jazzed up than a vodka soda, this is the recipe for you. Jason Renner of rustic Italian wine bar Bar Marco brings us this recipe for a Negroni variation for curious home bartenders who want a little taste of la dolce vita at home.
What Makes This Different from a Classic Negroni
A negroni usually uses gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. This version of it swaps out the Campari for a little bit of Aperol and a little bit of Fernet Branca. The Fernet and Aperol create a more complex flavor profile, energized by the herbaceous bitterness of Fernet. The Campari is allowed to take a little bit more of a center stage in this version of it, rather than the gin diluting it.
The Negronish
Description
A play on a classic cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- .75 oz Aperol
- .25 oz Fernet Branca.
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Add sweet vermouth, Aperol, and Fernet Branca into mixing glass. Stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into rocks glass over large ice cube.
Recipe by Jason Renner / Photo by Star Laliberte
