Negroni Week has been and gone for another year. More than 6,000 bars participated in the fundraising effort which has turned out to be a pretty smart marketing tactic as Campari has seen their annual 9-litre case sales double from 50,000 to 100,000 in 5 years (in the US). Bars throughout the world embracing Negroni Week by promoting Negroni drink specials and riffs for the week long event.

The Negroni was reportedly first served in Florence, Italy in 1919 meaning that it will be soon be coming up to it’s 100th birthday. A relatively easy cocktail to make with equal parts Campari, Sweet Vermouth & Dry Gin.

1. Add ice to your mixing glass

2. Measure 30mL of gin

3. Add gin to mixing glass

4. Measure 30mL of sweet vermouth

5. Add sweet vermouth to mixing glass

6. Measure 30mL of Campari

7. Add Campari to mixing glass

8. Thoroughly stir your Negroni

9. Add ice to your glass

10. Strain over fresh ice

11. Express the orange oils

12. Garnish with orange twist

The Tools We Used:

Yarai Mixing Glass

Copper Japanese Jigger

Copper Teardrop Barspoon

Baron Hawthorn Strainer

Ingredients

• 30mL MGC Dry Gin
• 30mL Maidenii Sweet Vermouth
• 30mL Campari

Instructions

1. Fill your mixing glass with ice
2. Add all ingredients to your mixing glass
3. Stir your Negroni
4. Strain over fresh ice
5. Garnish with a twist of orange

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