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Pink Negroni

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (51)
Pink Negroni image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur
1 fl oz Strucchi Bianco Vermouth

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

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 a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Pink Negroni contains 181 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 21.57% alc./vol. (43.15° proof)
  • 19.5 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

Made in April 2025 at the suggestion of Neil, a fellow Discerning Drinker who, "in the absence of red vermouth," was forced to use bianco vermouth in his Negroni and found the result "delicious."

Review

Despite the name, unless you've a rouge ingredient, this cocktail is not pink. And amazingly, when this recipe came my way in April 2025, this tasty Negroni, made with bianco vermouth in place of rosso vermouth, was new to Difford's Guide.

Variations/similar cocktails

Julie Reiner's Kula Negroni is essentially the same but is made with strawberry-infused red bitter liqueur.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Nothing particularly unique about this. Give it to most unseasoned guests and they might not/never differentiate this from a "textbook" Negroni. Tasty, but not worthy of a unique name. Used Tanqueray, Luxardo Bitter Bianco. Curious of your take.
score: 1
Christian Holm
If you used Luxardo Bitter Bianco and Blanc vermouth, surely you made a Negroni Bianco, not a «Pink» one?

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4083/negroni-bianco
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
No no, I used Campari and the Bitter Bianco served as the bianco. I usually don't mention Campari/Aperol in my comments for cocktails generally assumed to be using them, unless I utilize some unique off-brand. My current recommended brands for this cocktail shows St. George Bruto Americano, which I would consider off-brand and unique compared to the familiar Campari flavor. Ought to change my settings; my BA kicked weeks ago.
score: 0
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Mike Premium Member
Recommended when you’re in the mood for something different but familiar. And I think “pink” is relative Simon. Compared to a standard Negroni, it’s a much lighter shade of red. Maybe a dash of Regan’s would be nice?

Botanist, Dolin blanc, Campari.
score: 1
Benedikt Premium Member
Made this with Dolin Blanc and Sarti instead of a red bitter. Sure is pink now, and definitely something else! Not necessarily better than a standard Negroni but worth to be tasted!
score: 1
William Smith
I tried this tonight. Split base Roku and Bombay Sapphire, plain old cheap M & R Bianco.

Much as I love a good Negroni, sometimes the red vermouth makes it a bit heavy. This hit the spot for an almost-summer night.
score: 3
Luca Viviani Premium Member
It's funny because when I was a university student I had only a vague idea that a Negroni was equal parts Campari, gin and Vermouth. I did not know which vermouth exactly, and I couldn't be bothered to check, so I would often just make it with Martini bianco (commonly found in Italian supermarkets) and thought it was great.
Now my taste is a bit more refined and I do prefer the original version. Still, this combination reminds me of when I was young and foolish!
score: 3
Andy Prior Premium Member
Just made these to start the long holiday weekend here in the states.
Love it!
score: 2
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
Mystery as to why no one did this before. Works a treat.
score: 3
Nic Durston
I am keen to hear about any negronis that are made with rosé vermouth. I have a bottle from Vault which seems ideal, but it would be interesting to hear if anyone has had success using it. Cheers.
score: 1
Andy Prior Premium Member
It’s Friday as you post this… seems like an experiment for you to report back on in the name of community!
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Lustau Vermouth Rosé is my go-to and our product page presently links to 9 cocktails with rosé vermouth: https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/7591/lustau-vermut-rose
score: 2

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