Tips for a better mix
- Use plenty of solid ice when stirring; a cold mixing glass helps control dilution.
- Keep opened vermouth refrigerated and use it while fresh.
OPC ORIGINALS
The unhurried Negroni
Bitter · citrus · slow-sipping · 5 minutes · Rocks
An equal-parts classic for the pause between a busy day and a good evening. Start here, then tell us what makes your own version yours.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 25 ml gin
- 25 ml bitter red aperitif
- 25 ml sweet vermouth
- Orange peel, to garnish
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
Jump to the methodFor adults 18+. Drink responsibly.
THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the gin, aperitif and vermouth.
- 2
Stir until chilled, then strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- 3
Express the orange peel over the drink and tuck it into the glass.
A VISUAL GUIDE
See the key stages.
Look for these moments as you mix. Follow the written method for quantities and order.
STEP 1
Measure & chill
Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the gin, aperitif and vermouth.
STEP 2
Stir until cold
Stir until chilled, then strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
STEP 3
Strain & garnish
Express the orange peel over the drink and tuck it into the glass.
Images show the intended stages and appearance.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- Try a different gin while keeping the equal-parts balance.
- Use a broad strip of orange peel and express its oils over the glass.
YOUR TURN