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Lucien Gaudin
A vintage French riff on a Negroni. This cocktail is perhaps better, certainly easier drinking when served on-the-rocks
Josh Harpoon
29th March at 21:44
Just what Caspian wrote about the Campari and Cointreau. A growing diamant among the Negroni cocktails. Very nice.
13th January at 23:56
These ingredients seem the right proportions. I think works better, as shown, rather than on the rocks, unlike how I prefer my negroni. Might even grow to prefer to Negroni as it invites more variations.
13th December 2025 at 20:22
For me it's very nice, but kinda feels like a gin with seasonings, which is very pleasant, but I don't know if it's a full on cocktail flavor wise.
1st December 2025 at 00:15
I thought this was pretty good actually. I really like how the Campari and Countreau goes together. It's not super complex but it doesn't need to be. It's balanced with a nice orange flavor offset by the herbaceous gin and vermouth.
30th November 2025 at 04:34
Out of gin substituted Carta Blanca. Will definitely do again.
29th November 2025 at 16:51
Maybe it takes aeay from the spirit of the drink, but I found adding lemon juice— 1/4 of an average lemon (7.5 cl?) brightens the drink up.
1st December 2025 at 00:18
My controversial take on cocktails is that a lot of stirred drinks could benefit from a dash of lemon juice (or any acidity for that matter). I haven't tried your suggestion yet but wholeheartedly support it.
1st September 2025 at 22:38
My last name gave me a good reason to try this. It was definitely a vintage type of cocktail, pleasant but unusual. It feels like it needs something to bind it together.
30th August 2025 at 00:42
Very complex and tasty. On the rocks does improve the drink.
14th June 2025 at 11:46
It's really good. People that aren't fond of traditional Negronis should drink this, it has the perfect balance between sweet and bitter.
15th March 2025 at 11:26
Not to sound picky, but I think the photo is wrong, because it looks like there's a lemon zest twist but the recipe calls for an orange zest twist. Can someone check it please?
15th March 2025 at 12:05
Not a great pic, but I think it's an orange zest, and this is indeed what should be used.
1st March 2024 at 06:11
I love this negroni-martini (magroni? negrini?). People have described it well in the comments. All four elements of the drink come through nicely—with the Cointreau in a more supportive “glue” role.
I used the 3:1:1:1 original ratio, and found it balanced—Difford’s 2:1:1:1 I imagine offers an alternative that pulls back the bite (which might be a welcome mod for some!) If I wanted it less boozy, I’d prefer that to the option of putting it on the rocks… which runs the risk of thinning it out.
I used the 3:1:1:1 original ratio, and found it balanced—Difford’s 2:1:1:1 I imagine offers an alternative that pulls back the bite (which might be a welcome mod for some!) If I wanted it less boozy, I’d prefer that to the option of putting it on the rocks… which runs the risk of thinning it out.
15th September 2023 at 11:18
loved it! nice riff on the classic negroni
26th December 2022 at 11:12
Can't decide between a martini and negroni? This is the drink! I've got an olive leaf gin I can't wait to try this with.
20th October 2022 at 19:10
Delightful. Quite right —this is much more pleasant than the regular Negroni. More refreshing, brighter, and perhaps more refined with Aperol instead of Campari.
9th May 2022 at 19:14
Super!!!
3rd May 2022 at 06:55
This is an underrated cocktail. Made with Monkey 47 or similar quality gin, this is an amazing drink. This should be 5 stars.
15th November 2021 at 02:26
I've been a Negroni man for years, but I wanted the change things up a bit. This is quite good! I'm sipping one on the rocks as I post this. I see why Simon recommends Noilly Prat and not plain old M & R. You really need the "bite" of Noilly.
8th October 2020 at 20:40
This works on the rocks just like a Negroni (use bigger ice if you are unsure you will enjoy the dilution). It is a bit less bitter, the orange stands out better, also the color is pink and fun. Depending on the triple sec this can be a less sweet, less bitter, more citrusy alternative to Negroni. Probably won't replace it in your repertoire but can find its way as a variation so we don't get bored.
22nd September 2020 at 16:05
I actually made this as I initially fancied a Negroni but had run out of Sweet Vermouth ( sacrilege I know ! ) ....and loved it. Fresher and a tad lighter than the traditional Negroni. Another one to add to my pre-dinner list. Thank you for this Mr Difford !
1st August 2020 at 17:34
I prepared this cocktail for my family, filled with Negroni fanatics. They loved it, particularly the use of Cointreau to replace the orange slice in the Negroni cocktail. I found it very well balanced, a great aperitivo! Thanks, Simon, for sharing.
1st August 2020 at 21:22
Great to hear it went down well with your family. Thanks for the feedback.
Anonymous
23rd July 2020 at 00:07
I enjoyed the cocktail, but I don’t understand the reason why the “part” recipe is so complicated. Why not list the ingredients as 2 parts gin and 1 part for the remaining ingredients?
23rd July 2020 at 06:41
The measures are designed to fit the glass and include an appropriate amount of alcohol.
Anonymous
20th July 2020 at 22:36
As someone who is so-so on Negronis, but enjoys Cointreau and dry vermouth concoctions, this is a very welcome Negroni variation with a slightly lighter, more summery feel.