French Negroni

French Negroni

Gin stirred with sweet vermouth and Lillet in place of Campari, finished with orange peel. A softer, more floral read on the Italian icon.

19% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

170 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Orange Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier

  • Gin· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

  • Lillet Blanc· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Cocchi Americano — more bitter backbone, Dry Vermouth — drier, more herbal

Instructions

  1. Add ice to a shaker and pour in all ingredients.

  2. Using a bar spoon, stir 40 to 45 revolutions or until thoroughly chilled.

  3. Strain into a martini glass or over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Pairs well with

Lillet softens the Negroni's bite into something for refined apéritif fare:

  • Saucisson slices
  • Comté cubes
  • Orange-marinated olives
  • Buttered baguette rounds

Similar taste

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