How to Make a Great Negroni: Easy Steps
I love this famous drink and often teach people how to make it. Here's how you can create and enjoy a Negroni from scratch:
What You Need:
- Orange Peel for that extra zing
Get your stuff ready. We're going Aussie-style with Imperial Measures Distilling (IMD) goodies. Grab their Signature Gin, Ruby Bitter, and Red Velvet Vermouth.
Chuck equal amounts of gin, Ruby Bitter, and Red Velvet Vermouth into a mixing glass. , you'd use 30ml of each if you're following the old-school way.
Dump some ice in there and give it a gentle stir. The ice does more than just chill your drink - it waters it down a bit too, which is a good thing. It makes the flavours play nice together. Plus, stirring makes sure everything's nice and cold.
- Strain and Serve: Pour the mix through a strainer into a lowball glass. The glass should have a big ice cube in it. This big cube melts slower so your drink stays tasty longer without getting watery.
- Garnish: Grab an orange peel. Give it a twist to squeeze out the oils. Rub the peel on the glass rim. Then, toss the peel into your drink. This adds a nice aroma to finish it off.
My Negroni Pointers:
Tweak the mix to suit your taste buds. The classic recipe uses equal parts, but you can shake things up. Want more kick? Add extra gin. Craving sweetness? Pour in more sweet vermouth. Fancy a bitter punch? Amp up the bitter orange.
Ice plays a big role. It affects your drink more than you might think. Go for big cubes. They'll melt and evenly keeping your cocktail just right.
Don't skimp on the garnish. Fresh orange peel is a must. It gives off a citrusy aroma that makes the flavours pop. Steer clear of dried fruit or other stand-ins. They just won't do the trick like fresh peel does.
The Negroni stands the test of time as a drink that's easy to whip up and a joy to sip. Cocktail fans love it for its interesting backstory and well-balanced taste. When you get the hang of the basics and play around with top-notch stuff like IMD's offerings, you can take your Negroni game to the next level. Here's to mixing and enjoying a killer Negroni!
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