The Recipe · No.1098 · No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail)

No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail), and where to source it

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The whole drink is the bitterness booze used to carry. A zero-proof bitter aperitif does the heavy lifting, and an orange peel expressed over the top gives you the aroma that says Negroni before you taste it.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep4 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineBitter
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Non-alcoholic bitter aperitif
This is the drink. Get a real zero-proof aperitivo with quinine and gentian, not colored sugar water; the bitter backbone is what booze used to provide.
1 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic sweet vermouth
A proper zero-proof sweet vermouth brings the wine-y depth and a touch of sugar to round the bitter edge.
1 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic gin alternative
A distilled zero-proof gin gives you the juniper and botanical lift that keeps this from tasting like flat soda.
1 ozrecommended
Local / market
Orange peel
A wide swath of peel from a real orange. The oil sprayed over the glass is half the drink's aroma.
1 striprecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. StirBuild all three liquids in a mixing glass over ice. Stir for 30 seconds until cold and slightly diluted.
  2. StrainStrain over one big cube in a rocks glass.
  3. ExpressHold the orange peel over the glass and pinch it skin-down to spray the oil across the surface, then drop it in.
The Toolkit

Mixing glass · Bar spoon · Julep strainer

Straight Answers
Can you make No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is No-Groni (Negroni Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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