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Scotch Negroni
On the bitter side of bittersweet and, depending on your Scotch, faintly smoky
Annechien
1st April at 18:13
Monkey Shoulder, Cocchi and Martini Bitter. Where on earth is that chocolate flavour coming from?! Brilliant cocktail. I like the 4:3:2 ratio. Balance is spot on for me.
17th November 2025 at 21:53
Ballantine's, Cocchi Storico and Campari using the 4:3:2 ratio. The initial hit of chocolate and coke has instantly put this into my winter Negroni rotation.
11th August 2025 at 13:57
I kept the 4:3:2 ratio and used Tallisker Skye, Marionetta Vermouth and Campari. Cracking cocktail : )
17th January 2025 at 02:02
Loved this drink. Used Monkey Shoulder, Cocchi, and Campari, and had no orange, so used a lemon peal…it was excellent!! Surprised how cocoa flavours were coming out.
6th December 2024 at 19:08
Having inherited some blended scotch, I was delighted to see this.
And delighted to see the happy reviews.
I might put a splash of Islay in next time. And there will be a next time!
And delighted to see the happy reviews.
I might put a splash of Islay in next time. And there will be a next time!
6th July 2024 at 22:33
Looks like this recipe has changed a bit over time. Just made it with 40 ml Johnnie Walker Black, 30 ml Dolin Rouge, 20 ml Campari. Excellent; well-balanced.
12th June 2024 at 04:18
Also good with a wee bit of Liquore Strega added.
30th September 2023 at 02:53
Upon further review I've decided it's actually a Scotch Boulevardier. Peat is a distraction here so I eliminated the Islay and used Glenfiddich this time (don't have much blended scotch). Definitely needs less bitter red than a bourbon Boulevardier so stuck with 4:2:1 proportions rather than 4:3:2. This time I used Carpano Antica and Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Bitter + dash of Angostura Orange bitters. Good balance of bitter and sweet. Garnished with dried blood orange slice. Excellent!
5th May 2023 at 00:30
So, I would highly recommend my recipe for this cocktail. I’m getting the scotch, bitters and good balance without being too sweet.
- 3 oz scotch
- 1.5 oz Campari
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
Stir everything to chill and dilute and then pour into martini glass to have it up! It’s so good!!
- 3 oz scotch
- 1.5 oz Campari
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
Stir everything to chill and dilute and then pour into martini glass to have it up! It’s so good!!
27th April 2023 at 00:21
Don't care what this is called or like, it is bloody good. The Scotch Whisky adds an interesting touch. Was great as an aperitif.
24th April 2023 at 03:54
A mixological Rorschach test: it's a Scotch Negroni, no, it's a Scotch Boulevardier, no,...it's a Campari'd Rob Roy! The Campari is best used sparingly. I wanted some peat (but not too much) so used 1 oz Islay (Bunnahabhain), 1 oz Speyside (Glenlivet), 1 oz Dolin rouge, and 1/2 oz Campari. Simple numbers for my simple brain. Can't imagine using more Campari (or more Islay, for that matter). Not wanting to squeeze the orange wheel, added a dash of Fee Bros. Orange Bitters. Slainte mhath!
24th April 2023 at 03:25
Loved this 4/3/2 ratio. It definitely brings the Boulevardier into Negroni territory. Made mine with Jonnie Walker Black, Cocchi Storico, Campari. After a few sips added a spoon of Ardbeg and a dash of Regan's Orange bitters with with good results. Maybe a half a dash of the bitters would suffice.
10th November 2023 at 08:18
Jees Richard. I'm sure you're right and I do hope you get it right but just how do you handle your horses?
16th October 2023 at 18:57
Yes, half a dash seems to work perfectly, and Cocchi will probably work much better than Lustau here. When I get it right, this will be one of my top favourites, but it is just bit like handling an oversensitive thoroughbred!
10th April 2023 at 16:10
Nice, but even hedging my bets at the notes that scotch gets lost and using closer to Boulevardier ratios (45/22/22) it still kind of gets lost.
12th April 2023 at 18:09
Noting your comment and others below, I have revisited and updated the recipe for our Scotch Negroni. Many thanks for your feedback.
10th June 2021 at 23:26
Scotch kind of gets lost in this concoction. Like it much better with mezcal or even rum
16th January 2023 at 00:36
I added a splash of a Islay Scotch (about 10 ml) after tasting the recipe as written. Next time, I’ll back off the Campari and vermouth just a bit and add the Islay.
30th December 2020 at 03:01
I’m convinced that you add Campari to just about anything and it will taste great. This one is no exception
11th July 2020 at 22:52
Huge fan of scotch and the Negroni, but never thought of putting them together. Made it with 2 parts Johnnie Walker Black and 1 part each Campari and Cocchi di Torino. Looking forward to trying it with a single malt, as that may become my new favorite drink.
Anonymous
11th May 2020 at 17:28
Tried a variation of this with Ardbeg (possibly my least favourite Islay Malt' had a bottle knocking around the last couple of years) with Campari and Punt e Mes (Martini tastes like a cheap margarita pizza if you ask me). I won't be ordering one when the bars re-open but for a massive kick it's worth a try.
11th May 2020 at 18:31
I can imagine Ardbeg overly dominating. I just remade with Speyside influenced Dewars 12 and a splash of Lagavulin 16 and this sits really well. In fact, I think a beneficial addition to the recipe above.