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Reportedly created in 1919 by bartender Fosco Scarselli at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy for Count Camillo Negroni when he requested his regular drink, the Americano, be strengthened by replacing the soda water with gin.

Author Sir Kingsley Amis once wrote about the Negroni that “This is really a fine invention. It has the power, rare with drinks and indeed with anything else, of cheering you up.”

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Ingredient Name
1 oz. Fords Gin
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1 oz. Campari

Tools Of The Trade

  • Jigger
  • Mixing Glass
  • Bar Spoon
  • Strainer
  • Paring Knife
  • Rocks Glass

Recipe

  1. Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with orange slice.

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