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Negroni Cocktail

Glowing red, the Negroni manages to be both sophisticated and simple at the same time and is definitely for a grown-up palate - for many it's simply too...
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Anonymous

29th July 2021 at 08:45
How long do you normally stir for? I am not a negroni fan however tried again last night with equal parts Plymouth, Dolin Rouge and Campari, but first mixed in a glass with lots of ice for 35secs and the (potential over) dilution made it less bitter and delicious. I used Punt E Mes first time around which is very bitter, so perhaps that was the issue....
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Richard Christmas’ Avatar Richard Christmas
12th May 2022 at 18:54
Yes, dilution can make all the difference.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
1st October 2021 at 07:13
Really down to personal tastes. I prefer to stir in the glass I'm serving in. It's a cocktail for those who like bitterness but perhaps experiment with the proportions of each ingredient to see if you can strike a balance that suits your tastes.
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Adam M’s Avatar Adam M
6th August 2021 at 15:58
For using Punt e Mess in negroni, try replacing 1/4 of your vermouth with it.
It deepens the flavour and makes the overall vermouth flavour more interesting, but doesn't dominate in the way using 100% Punt does
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Anonymous

29th July 2021 at 11:12
Challenge accepted! Nothing like making cocktails in the name of a scientific experiment. I've have made your white negroni a few times to prepare me for the real thing. A great drink!
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
29th July 2021 at 09:15
I prefer a lighter style vermouth, such as Martini Rosso or Dolin Rouge for Negronis. Punt E Mes is too muscular. Dilution is as much to do with the size and temp of your ice as it is the length of stir. It's really down to trial and error and personal taste.
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