The Recipe · No.744 · Negroni

Negroni, and Where to Source It

Stir it, do not shake it. Stirring over big ice chills the drink evenly and dilutes it gently while keeping the ruby color crystal-clear; shaking clouds it with tiny air bubbles and ice shards.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep3 min
Cook0 min
Makes1 drink
CuisineItalian
Cook it with
No-cook
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
London Dry gin
A juniper-forward gin cuts through the bitter and the sugar. Buy this fresh and local.
1 oz
Local / market
Sweet vermouth
A rich red vermouth, kept refrigerated once opened so it stays fresh. Local.
1 oz
Local / market
Campari
The Italian bitter that defines the drink; nothing else stands in for it.
1 oz
Local / market
Orange peel
A thick strip to express oils over the top. A fragrant orange makes the finish. Fresh.
1 strip
Source it →
One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. CombineAdd gin, vermouth, and Campari to a mixing glass full of ice.
  2. StirStir for about thirty seconds, until the glass is cold to the touch.
  3. StrainStrain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
  4. Express the peelTwist the orange peel over the surface to spray its oils, then drop it in.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Mixing glass · Bar spoon · Julep strainer

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