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.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
170 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Orange Peel(optional)1
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Lillet Blanc1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep French Negroni close to the original.
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- Dubonnet— wine-ier, lightly spiced
- Port— richer and fruitier
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Lillet Blanc
- Cocchi Americano— more bitter backbone
- Dry Vermouth— drier, more herbal
Instructions
Add ice to a shaker and pour in all ingredients.
Using a bar spoon, stir 40 to 45 revolutions or until thoroughly chilled.
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
Frequently asked questions
Ready to master mixology?
Download Pocket Bartender today and start your journey to cocktail mastery with our comprehensive recipe library and smart features.
