Blood Orange Negroni

Name: Blood Orange Negroni
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 oz gin; 1 oz Campari; 1 oz sweet vermouth; 1 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice; 1 sprig singed fresh rosemary or thyme (optional garnish)

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This blood orange Negroni is a festive twist on the Italian classic, with a refreshing citrus tang bringing beautiful balance to the bitter-sweetness and herbal notes of the Negroni. The seasonal blood orange also lends a gorgeous, vibrant colour to this cocktail.

A blood orange negroni beside a sliced blood orange and white flowers.

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The classic Negroni cocktail is believed to have been created by Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni in Florence, Italy, 1919. It is made with three equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, and an orange slice or zest, resulting in a cocktail that is citrusy and bitter-sweet, with loads of depth. These days it can be found in bars around the world and has become a true classic cocktail.

In this version, blood orange juice replaces the traditional orange. The result has a delicious flavour and a beautiful, deep red hue. Because of the seasonality of the blood orange, this cocktail is a lovely and festive way to enjoy the winter season. You could serve it at a holiday party or sip on it during a romantic Valentine's Day celebration.

A slice of blood orange and white flowers.

Interested in another twist on a classic cocktail? Try my delicious apple whisky sour for a version that is dressed up with fresh apple cider.

Ingredients

Gin - Use your favourite gin of choice.
Campari - A bitter liqueur that adds depth, Campari is a necessity in a negroni. Don't substitute with Aperol, which is lighter and sweeter.
Sweet vermouth - I like using Cocchi di Torino, a beautiful Italian vermouth.
Freshly squeezed blood orange juice - This beautiful citrus is sweeter than a regular orange, tart like a grapefruit, and has flavour notes of red berry. Typically in season from December through April. The inner flesh is a deep red colour. The redder the flesh, the better to use in this recipe.
Ice cubes - For stirring.
Large ice cube - For serving.
Optional garnish: Singed fresh rosemary or thyme.

See the recipe card below for quantities.

Instructions

Add all of the cocktail ingredients into a cocktail mixing glass with ice.

Stir until it has become well chilled, then strain into a double rocks glass.

Serve with a large ice cube and optionally garnish with some fresh thyme, or a sprig of singed rosemary. Either of these will add a pleasant aromatic to your drink.

Equipment

To make this recipe you will need the following:

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A blood orange Negroni garnished with singed rosemary.

When to serve

Enjoy the blood orange Negroni during the blood orange season, from December through April. The Negroni is an aperitif, meant to enjoy before a meal to stimulate your appetite.

FAQ

Does this cocktail go by another name?

Yes, the blood orange Negroni is also known as a 'Bloody Negroni.'

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