Marsala Negroni (Sicilian Negroni)
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Marsala Negroni (Sicilian Negroni)
Photographed in an UB Ginza Old Fashioned 10.5oz
| 1 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 oz | Marsala semisecco (medium) |
| 1 oz | Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- Briefly STIR.
- Add an additional ice cube or two after stirring.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Rich marsala replaces sweet vermouth in this Sicilian-influenced Negroni.
AKA: The Lost Sailor
History:
Chef Sandra Lotto, owner of Toscana Saporita Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, created her version of this cocktail, "The Lost Sailor," with 45ml sweet marsala, 45ml Campari, and 45ml dry gin.
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 22.36% alc./vol. (22.36° proof)
- 20.1 grams of pure alcohol
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