The Negroni is a straight-forward, dependable classic cocktail – at its most basic, it contains only three ingredients in equal measure. The Negroni was developed in Florence, Italy in 1919 at the request of Count Camillo Negroni, who was a fan of the traditional Americano cocktail. He requested an Americano with “more kick” from the bartender, and the Negroni was born.

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It is commonly served one of two ways: on the rocks or straight up. You can also cut it with chilled club soda if you like, which is an option that we’ve included below.

Method:

To serve a Negroni on the rocks:

- Combine the Campari, gin and sweet vermouth in a rock glass filled with ice.
- Stir to mix.
- Top with club soda, if desired.
- Garnish with an orange slice or a twist

To serve a Negroni straight up:

- Combine the Campari, gin and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass and fill with ice.
- Stir well for 20 seconds, and strain into a chilled rock glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice or a twist.

Photo credits:
Ingredients (with the exception of the alcohol) from Fotolia.com
Alcohol courtesy of Campari, Tanqueray and Noilly Prat
Roller Rock Glass from HomeWetBar.com