Negroni - Tanqueray 10 Cocktail
The Negroni cocktail has an assertive character and perfect symmetry. Created in Italy, the drink combines gin, vermouth, and aperitif in equal proportions to create something that is uncompromisingly bitter but smooth. Its distinctive ruby colour is a visual pleaser, and its simplicity conceals a rich depth. Served over ice and garnished with an orange twist, the Negroni cocktail is for those with an affinity for structure, balance, and a touch of contrast.
Ingredients
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- 30mL gin
- 20mL non-alcoholic red aperitif
- 20mL sweet vermouth
- for garnish Orange slice
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Pour the gin, non-alcoholic aperitif, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 2
Stir the mixture carefully for around 20 seconds to chill and adequately dilute the cocktail without diluting the flavours too much.
- Step 3
Strain the agitated mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice to maintain clarity and temperature in the final serving.
- Step 4
Garnish with a fresh orange slice, which adds scent and highlights the citrus notes in the vermouth and aperitif blend.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Use a dry, juniper-dominant gin so that it can stand up to the bitterness of the aperitif and the sweetness of the vermouth.
Preparation Tip 2
Select a good-quality sweet vermouth; a fresh, properly stored bottle contributes rich herbal depth and keeps the drink from becoming dull and syrupy.
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