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Bittersweet, tequila-based, and Negroni-like. Classically garnished with a lemon zest twist but better with grapefruit
Egg McKenzie
16th November at 19:26
i think this is really good. was surprised to see ango used rather than orange bitters, especially seeing as gaz made some of the most renowned orange bitters. might try with orange/grapefruit bitters in future if i remember. really good negroni alternative. would serve to anyone.
16th November at 01:15
I don't know why but I liked the drink on the tongue but absolutely hated the aftertaste. Strange because I love a Negroni and figured a tequila version would be excellent.
12th September at 00:35
I used anejo, Campari with both vermouths. And the orange bitters. A great recipe!
4th July at 22:43
I added a splash of Cointreau before I saw the comment about using orange bitters. Cointreau did add something interesting though.
15th July 2024 at 23:02
Very enjoyable negroni riff. The split vermouth makes it a bit more herbal-forward, and while the Campari is still present, it does not overpower the other ingredients. I agree with previous reviewers on the bitters - I had mine with Dashfire Orange bitters and it was a subtle but welcome enhancement.
30th April 2024 at 19:35
Excellent cocktail, dry, aromatic and boozy. But if you just add a 1/4 shot of mezcal (maybe a 1/6 would do) , you won't regret it 😁
19th January 2024 at 10:16
Did not disappoint. As suggested in the comments I went with Angostura orange bitters. Might try grapefruit bitters next time.
10th December 2023 at 22:56
Being a lover of a negroni, this looked really interesting to to try, and jeez was it drinkable, I had 2 within the space of 30 mins.
I'm thinking it would be interesting to try grapefruit bitters, but as the other comments say, orange would be great too
I'm thinking it would be interesting to try grapefruit bitters, but as the other comments say, orange would be great too
17th September 2022 at 18:25
Great Negroni riff for the tequila lover.
22nd February 2022 at 16:40
Very close to a Negroni!
12th February 2022 at 22:38
Delightful! I have the 1978 Mr. Boston Guide and sure enough, there it is -- albeit with less tequila (1oz) and more Campari (1oz). We'll stick with the modern proportions - it's a new favorite!
18th December 2021 at 20:32
It's a Super Negroni! Superb, and well balanced.
15th September 2021 at 01:46
This is a lovely cocktail and now among my favourites. The flavours are so well balanced.
11th July 2021 at 13:38
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25th February 2023 at 10:33
Good morning Patrick, I'd suggest you to read the one of the 3/4 then, it is as good as this one.
5th May 2021 at 03:03
Very enjoyable. As we were making two cocktails, we put a dash of orange and angostura bitters per the comments. Great after dinner.
6th July 2020 at 02:17
This is a delicious drink. My first time using two Vermouths, and I mixed Angostura and orange bitters. My wife declares it a keeper.
21st December 2020 at 20:57
The addition of Orange Bitters is a stroke of genius - not sure I would 'double bitter' though.