Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Old fashioned glass. Method: Stir into glass over ice, garnish and serve. 3 cl gin, 3 cl sweet red vermouth, 3 cl Campari

**Negroni - Cocktail** Discover the timeless elegance of the **Negroni Cocktail**, a wonderfully simple yet incredibly balanced **Spirit-Forward** drink that's a true icon of the aperitivo hour. This classic Italian **Cocktail** features equal parts **Gin**, sweet red **vermouth**, and **Campari**, creating a beautiful harmony of botanical, sweet, and bitter flavors. It's a drink that's meant to be savored slowly, perfect **Served Over Ice** and gently **Stirred** in a **Rocks glass**. **Ingredients:** * 3 cl gin * 3 cl sweet red vermouth * 3 cl Campari **Preparation:** 1. Take an **Old fashioned glass** (**Served in Rocks Glass**) and fill it with ice cubes. Large ice cubes or a single large cube work best as they dilute slower. 2. Measure and pour the **gin**, sweet red **vermouth**, and **Campari** directly into the glass over the ice. 3. **Stir gently** for about 20-30 seconds using a bar spoon to chill and combine the ingredients without over-diluting. 4. **Garnish** the drink. 5. Serve **On the rocks**. **Notes and Tips:** * The 1:1:1 ratio is classic, but feel free to slightly adjust proportions to suit your taste – some prefer a little more **Gin** or a touch less **Campari**. * Use a quality sweet red **vermouth** that you enjoy, as it's a key component of the flavor. * A classic garnish is an orange peel or slice, express the oils over the drink before dropping it in. The **Citrus** aroma is wonderful with the **Campari** and botanicals. * Because it's **Spirit-Forward**, the Negroni is a fantastic **Cocktail** for sipping slowly before a meal. **History or Origin:** The **Negroni Cocktail** is said to have been created in Florence, Italy, in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni. He reportedly asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, at Caffè Casoni (now Caffè Roberto Cavalli), to strengthen his favorite drink, the Americano (Campari, sweet vermouth, soda water), by replacing the soda water with **Gin**. The drink was a hit and quickly became known as the "Count Negroni's usual" or simply, the Negroni. **Visual Description:** Served **On the rocks** in a **Rocks glass**, the **Negroni** boasts a striking, rich ruby-red color from the **Campari** and sweet **vermouth**. It looks sophisticated and simple, often garnished with a vibrant orange slice or twist that contrasts beautifully with the red liquid. **Conclusion:** For lovers of balanced bitterness and aromatic **Spirits**, the **Negroni Cocktail** is a must-try. It's a timeless **Spirit-Forward** classic perfect for aperitivo, a sophisticated evening, or any time you want to enjoy a drink with depth and history. **Stir** one up and see why the **Negroni** has captivated drinkers for over a century.