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As Negroni-style cocktails go, the vibrant orange-amber Contessa is nudging being on the sweet side (but no less likeable for it)
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michael Monaco’s Avatar michael Monaco
20th November 2025 at 22:45
I made this with Chazalettes Vermouth Extra Dry Vermouth that I had hanging around. Nice. I made it a second time, where I slightly reduced the Vermouth and compensated with some Amaretto. Very nice. Hope folks try it.
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michael Monaco’s Avatar michael Monaco
20th November 2025 at 22:48
And I used Aperol and Bombay Sapphire...
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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
3rd August 2024 at 17:05
It’s all a matter of preference (and gin), but I would veer towards an extra 10ml of gin.
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Yossi Burg’s Avatar Yossi Burg
13th October 2023 at 08:38
Nice lightweight late arvo pre dinner drink- made with our local WA West Winds Sabre dry London gin, Dolin dry and Luxardo Aperitivo. Sweet, herbaceous with lingering bitterness- the Dolin tames the sweetness of the Aperitivo.
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
12th February 2023 at 05:31
! Above said as recipe when first seen had Luxardo aperitivo!!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
13th February 2023 at 08:23
What brands you have in 'Your ingredients' overrides my default selection of brands. You can also choose brands and permanently lock these via the 'personalise' button at the top of the page.
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
12th February 2023 at 05:27
My wife drinks this when I have a Negroni; can also try with Aperol and/or Blanc vermouth depending on the palate.
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