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The cult-classic Negroni gets a bright and frothy remix.
About the cocktail
You know we don’t play favourites, but when it comes to cocktails with street cred, few can match the international cool factor of the Negroni. Equal parts bitter, bold and sophisticated, it’s hard not to love this classy concoction. Not yet partial to the classic aperitivo? You’re about to be – this cocktail is an excellent stepping stone to appreciating the Negroni. An epic riff on a firm favourite, the Negroni Sour holds onto all the tart, citrusy flavours, as well as the bitterness and flame-like hue of the OG, while bringing a new foamy sweetness to the mix. The traditional Negroni is made with just three ingredients – equal parts gin, vermouth and Campari – built over ice and garnished with an orange twist or slice. But here, this version also includes a sweet, zingy hit of orange juice and whipped egg white to nudge it into Sour-ville. We're transforming the drink from smooth and stirred to bright, shaken and frothy. Clinging onto its telltale bitterness, it retains its grown-up flavour, but suddenly, there’s texture, sweetness and silkiness in there. Even if you’re mixing up this cocktail in your PJs at home, this bittersweet symphony is all it’s cracked up to be.
Watch: How to make a Negroni Sour
Ingredients
30mL Campari
30mL fresh orange juice 20mL gin 20mL sweet vermouth 1 egg white Glass: coupe Garnish: orange slice or twist
Method
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify and build up the signature froth Add a healthy handful of ice and shake until the outside of the tin is frosty Strain into a chilled glass Garnish with an orange slice or twist
Dan’s top tips
Some Negroni Sour recipes throw in lemon and sugar for good measure, but the classic Negroni already hits that sweet spot, thanks to the sugar content in both Campari and sweet vermouth. The bitterness does the heavy lifting to balance it all, but a splash of fresh orange juice adds a delicious citrus hit to round things out. Juicy, zesty, foamy and sweet, the orange juice should be fresh to brighten the drink and amp up those orange notes in the Campari. Egg white substitutes can work well (try 20–30mL of the juice from a can of organic chickpeas) but either way, be sure to dry shake this mix first to nail that foamy texture. You want this to be frothy. The Negroni is the little red drink that could. And it does, with style. You can't go wrong here, with so many variations to suit any taste or occasion. Take the White Negroni, with its chic French influence, or the Cold Brew version – a caffeine lover's dream – and the unforgettable Remember The Alimony re-mix. Try, taste and test until you find your perfect fit.
image credits: Shelley Horan (photography), Raye Scerri (videography), Bridget Wald (styling), LSS (production).
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