NEGRONI [IBA]

The Negroni is based on a cocktail named “The Americano” which was first served, as far as we know, in Milano, Italy, in the 1860’s by Gaspare Campari’s bar.

The cocktail was originally known as the “Milano-Torino” – Campari from Milan (Milano) and Cinzano from Turin (Torino). During Prohibition, the Italians noticed a surge of American tourists, who enjoyed the cocktail. As a compliment to American visitors, the cocktail became known as the “Americano” later on.

Today Negroni is often consumed as a pre-dinner cocktail to stimulate the appetite for dinner. This Italian concoction was invented in the early 1900s. Mixed with gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, it was named after Camillo Negroni in Florence who always ordered the same cocktail. Aperitif is a European invention and it came to America in the early 1900s.

Recipe for ‘The Americano’

• 3cl Campari
• 3cl Sweet Vermouth
• Splash of Club Soda
• Garnish of Orange Peel

Pour Campari and Cinzano into a rocks glass over ice. Top with club soda and stir. Garnish with an orange peel.

Recipe for ‘Negroni’

• 3cl Campari
• 3cl Gin
• 3cl Sweet Vermouth
• Garnish of Burnt Orange

Combine all ingredients in an ice filled shaker. Shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a burnt orange.