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Cornwall Negroni

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1⁄2 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro
1⁄2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Cornwall Negroni contains 211 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 24.94% alc./vol. (49.88° proof)
  • 26.3 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

Created in 2006 by Philip Ward, New York, USA after attending Gary "gaz" Regan's Cocktails in the Country workshop in Cornwall-on-Hudson.

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Review

A Negroni-style cocktail served up. Heavy on the gin and relatively light on bitter liqueur and vermouth. It's a formula that works but like us, you may prefer yours served on the rocks.

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Comments & Discussion

John CARR Premium Member
Haven’t had one of these in a while and it was great! Served on a Rock with a slice of Orange. Def a gin lovers’ special, and the reduction in Campari will make it more approachable to many. To be strictly ‘balanced’ you could reduce the gin, maybe as far as 50, but I enjoyed the robustness of two full slugs of four pillars Rare Dry. Also a good way to finish off some less than perfectly fresh sweet vermouth, as I was doing. 😘
score: 1
Allison Hay
Wow, this is very boozy but I’m not mad about it. The interplay of the vermouth/amari is quite lovely, with a big hit from the two shots of gin. I would definitely make again, I like how the mouthfeel isn’t anywhere near as syrupy as a traditional negroni (which I love).
score: 1
Stephen C
Liked this quite a bit. Can appreciate recommendations do serve over a big cube. I added a dash of chocolate bitters and for me it elevated it.
score: 2
Bob Burgher Premium Member
On my first trip to Falmouth in 'proper' Cornwall recently, attended pizza night at the excellent Stones Bakery, where I started proceedings with this very cocktail (but with Tanqueray I think). I ordered in some Punt E Mes as a consequence.
score: 1
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
This is a great Negroni riff, surpassing the original. I did make it with Hernö Old Tom Gin, though, so it's going to be more juniper forward and sweeter than a regular gin would. Its fantastic. Punt E Mes is a good middle ground for Campari and sweet vermouth.
score: 1
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
Forgot to mention: I would serve it on ice like a Negroni just because most people have different tolerance for the bitterness.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Must admit we are not Negroni fans, but this one is quite nice. We did shake ours, like Mr. Bond, as we like very cold aperitifs. Did enjoy the mixture of bitter flavours coming through, but liking my gin drinks bone dry, it does come across just a tad sweet for me. All-in-all a very nice cocktail.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Have you tried a Negroni and the Goat? Might work better with your palate?
score: 1
Felicia Premium Member
Bitter is better!! Imma putting this in the ‘I need a really red drink’ holiday file, too.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Interesting to compare to the somewhat similar Cornwall Negroni, deeper flavours here compared to fresher and more vegetal tang of the Cynar. Both excellent but think I prefer this - seems like a very harmonious blending of the ingredients.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
This is an excellent Negroni. Significantly addresses the issue of excess bitterness from the Campari that many experience. Enjoyably gin heavy, for those of us so inclined. Well deserved Contemporary classic status. Adding to my list.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Went with the rocks version: recommended.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Made this twice. First with Cardamaro, then with Punt e Mes. They're different enough from one another. I do love the dark fruit flavors (almost like cassis) in the latter version.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Agreed, I love the role that Punt e Mes plays here!
score: 0
John CARR Premium Member
Also good to swap in Select in Negroni recipes to play with the familiar flavour profile. Worked really here for me.
score: 0

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