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Scotch Negroni

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (152)
Scotch Negroni image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄3 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
1 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
2⁄3 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Ginza Old Fashioned 10.5oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. Garnish with orange slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Scotch Negroni contains 182 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 22.57% alc./vol. (45.14° proof)
  • 20.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

See: Negroni history and variations

Review

On the bitter side of bittersweet and, depending on your Scotch, faintly smoky.

Variations/similar cocktails

Boulevardier

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Comments & Discussion

Annechien Premium Member
Monkey Shoulder, Cocchi and Martini Bitter. Where on earth is that chocolate flavour coming from?! Brilliant cocktail. I like the 4:3:2 ratio. Balance is spot on for me.
score: 1
Graham Goodman Premium Member
Ballantine's, Cocchi Storico and Campari using the 4:3:2 ratio. The initial hit of chocolate and coke has instantly put this into my winter Negroni rotation.
score: 1
Nick Gerrard
I kept the 4:3:2 ratio and used Tallisker Skye, Marionetta Vermouth and Campari. Cracking cocktail : )
score: 2
Ben Littlechilds
Loved this drink. Used Monkey Shoulder, Cocchi, and Campari, and had no orange, so used a lemon peal…it was excellent!! Surprised how cocoa flavours were coming out.
score: 1
Tony Jones
Having inherited some blended scotch, I was delighted to see this.
And delighted to see the happy reviews.
I might put a splash of Islay in next time. And there will be a next time!
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Looks like this recipe has changed a bit over time. Just made it with 40 ml Johnnie Walker Black, 30 ml Dolin Rouge, 20 ml Campari. Excellent; well-balanced.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Also good with a wee bit of Liquore Strega added.
score: 3
Chris Brislawn
Upon further review I've decided it's actually a Scotch Boulevardier. Peat is a distraction here so I eliminated the Islay and used Glenfiddich this time (don't have much blended scotch). Definitely needs less bitter red than a bourbon Boulevardier so stuck with 4:2:1 proportions rather than 4:3:2. This time I used Carpano Antica and Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Bitter + dash of Angostura Orange bitters. Good balance of bitter and sweet. Garnished with dried blood orange slice. Excellent!
score: 4
John Wadleigh
So, I would highly recommend my recipe for this cocktail. I’m getting the scotch, bitters and good balance without being too sweet.
- 3 oz scotch
- 1.5 oz Campari
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
Stir everything to chill and dilute and then pour into martini glass to have it up! It’s so good!!
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Don't care what this is called or like, it is bloody good. The Scotch Whisky adds an interesting touch. Was great as an aperitif.
score: 5

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