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.

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.

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 !

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.

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?

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.