Name: Christmas Negroni
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 30 ml Vermouth alla vaniglia; 15 ml Becherovka liqueur; 10 ml Red bitter liqueur; 5 ml Sloe gin liqueur; 2.5 ml Falernum liqueur

Ingredients

1 fl oz

Hayman's London Dry Gin

1 fl oz

Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth

¹⁄₂ fl oz

Becherovka liqueur

¹⁄₃ fl oz

Italian red bitter liqueur

¹⁄₆ fl oz

Hayman's Sloe Gin liqueur

¹⁄₁₂ fl oz

Falernum liqueur

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.

Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Christmas Negroni contains 192 calories

Alcohol content:

1.5 standard drinks
23.06% alc./vol. (46.12° proof)
21.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Vermouth rosso alla vaniglia (e.g. Antica Formula) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

History

Adapted from a recipe shared with us on Christmas Day 2021 by Andreas Beil who, on our Negroni page, told us, "I would like to share a variety replacing half (or even the full amount) of Campari with Becherovka liqueur. It makes a great sipper for winter times with spicy cloves and cinnamon. To be honest, I came up with it on Christmas eve 2020 when I ran out of Campari and was looking for a bitter replacement. Because of that true story and the gingerbread taste, I suggest calling it a Christmas Negroni. Cheers and Merry Christmas to all discerning drinkers."

To amplify fruity festive spice, I couldn't resist adding sloe gin and falernum. After all, Christmas is a time for overindulgence!

Comments & Discussion

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jill andrews 21w

Like a dog this negroni variation is not just for Christmas!
Complex and delicious.

John CARR Premium Member 50w

Somewhat riffing on Andreas’ original conception, I had steeped raspberries and strawberries in gin (Aldi homebrand, no less) for about a week, used 45ml due to lower abv and a splash extra botanist gin to dry it, otherwise pretty much to spec. Delish! And some of the steeped fruit to the garnish was not displeasing to the eye 😜

Matt Premium Member 2y

I really enjoy Negroni's and Negroni variants - and this is exceptional. The Becherovka gives a great clove and winter spice touch, and the sloe gin gives it some red berry sweetness. I tried with both London Dry and Old Tom gin - I preferred the London dry with the juniper notes naturally complementing the cocktail. The cocktail starts as bright red - great for Christmas - but the Carpano Antica darkens and gives a brownish hue (too bad, but the flavors work very well).

Blaine Walker 2y

This is good. Used 1757 Sweet Vermouth, Aperol as "subs", but still good.

Ignacy Szczupal Premium Member 3y

Far more complex than a Negroni ! A must !

lindee horman 4y

Very delicious cocktail.. the Becherovka is a fabulous inclusion

Andreas Beil 4y

What a great and unexpected honour to find my idea taken up and improved by the Master.
Originally, I used The Botanist Islay Dry Gin with it's pronounced spice taste and Carpano Antica Formula which is likewise intense and festive.
Another option is Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin which does a similar job as the Sloe Gin in Simon's recipe.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 4y

Not sure I'm a Master but I can spot a great recipe idea. Tis indeed better with Antica Formula so I’ve amended the recipe above accordingly. Many thanks.

John CARR Premium Member 2y

Love the idea of the sour Cherry gin. Will definitely try.

John CARR Premium Member 1y

… got round to trying Andreas’ version with Luxardo Sour Cherry gin (retained the sloe gin because, why not) and can confirm that it’s very pleasant indeed. Taste tasting for a winter solstice party 🥳