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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...
Kelley Reece
22nd April 2022 at 05:19
I know the Negroni is a classic, but I just don’t get it. I am certain I am missing something. I’m more of a Bourbon/cognac drinker, and my palate skews towards “honeyed” flavors (st. Germain, Benedictine, Domaine De Canton). For that reason, I am a total noob at clear spirits. I haven’t had a good gin ever and find “recognizable” names to taste like an herbal punch in the face. Can anyone recommend a decent gin? I dig the softness of Genever but the yeasty finish is inappropriate for this drink
27th June 2022 at 20:13
Sounds like you're after a softer modern gin. Hendrick's comes to mind, as does Kyrö Gin, but also Plymouth Gin might catch your fancy. In this case you may want to up the gin as the campari and vermouth will be more pronounced. Even then, based on your preferences, a Boulevardier or Vieux Carré seem far more to your taste.
12th May 2022 at 18:42
Tanqueray No 10 and Citadelle are both very approachable, but just because something is a classic does not mean that one has to like it. That said, it sometimes takes time to learn to enjoy new things, e.g. olives, Japanese cuisine, Bruckner's symphonies, or even Scotch whisky. You could try Negroni and the Goat, which I think is softer, and has more depth.