Bloody Negroni

Serve in Old-fashioned...
¾	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
¾	fl oz	Campari Bitter Liqueur
¾	fl oz	Martini Rosso sweet vermouth
¾	fl oz	Blood orange juice

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How to make:

Briefly STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Blood orange slice

Comment:

A classic Negroni consists of equal parts gin, Italian red bitters and sweet vermouth garnished with an orange slice. When in season, a splash of blood orange juice adds a refreshing citrusy tang.

Origin:

Made by yours truly (Simon Difford) February 2014 at the Cabinet Room, London England. (Although I'm sure someone came up with this combo years before.)

Nutrition:

101 Calories

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