Blood Orange Negroni Cocktail Recipe

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A blood orange Negroni adds a bright, citrusy twist to the classic Italian cocktail. The deep red juice from blood oranges creates a stunning drink that tastes as good as it looks.

This simple recipe needs just four ingredients: gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and fresh blood orange juice.

The blood orange season runs from December through May, making this cocktail perfect for winter and spring entertaining.

Mixed drinks with blood oranges bring a unique mix of sweet and tart flavors that regular oranges can’t match.

This drink works great for parties since you can make a big batch ahead of time. The recipe multiplies easily to serve groups of any size, and the bold red color makes an eye-catching addition to any bar cart or cocktail table.

Blood Orange Negroni Cocktail Recipe

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This classic cocktail gets a bright twist from fresh blood orange juice and zest, creating a perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and citrus flavors.

John

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 1

Equipment

• Mixing glass
• Bar spoon
• Hawthorne strainer
• Y-peeler or citrus peeler
• Rocks glass
• Ice cube tray for large cubes
• Jigger or measuring tool

Ingredients

• 1 oz London dry gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/2 oz fresh blood orange juice
• Blood orange peel for garnish
• Large ice cube for serving
• Regular ice for mixing

Instructions

• Fill mixing glass with regular ice.
• Add gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and blood orange juice to the mixing glass.
• Stir mixture with bar spoon for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
• Place large ice cube in rocks glass.
• Strain mixture into rocks glass over ice cube.
• Use Y-peeler to cut a strip of blood orange peel.
• Twist peel over drink to express oils, then drop into glass as garnish.

Notes

Blood oranges are in season from December through May. Store fresh juice in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Regular oranges can work as a substitute when blood oranges aren’t available.

Pre-chill all ingredients for the best results.

The drink should be stirre

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Tasting Notes

The Blood Orange Negroni has a bold, bright taste that mixes sweet and bitter flavors. The fresh blood orange juice adds natural sweetness and a subtle citrus tang.

Primary flavors:

• Blood orange: sweet, citrusy
• Campari: bitter, herbal
• Gin: juniper, botanical
• Sweet vermouth: wine-like, spiced

The drink starts with sweet blood orange notes, followed by the classic bitter Campari taste. The gin’s botanical qualities blend smoothly with the other ingredients.

The texture is silky and medium-bodied. The drink feels balanced between sweet and bitter elements, with neither side taking over.

A fresh blood orange garnish adds a nice aroma when you lift the glass. The scent combines citrus oils with herbal notes from the spirits.

The finish leaves a pleasant mix of citrus and bitter flavors that slowly fade. The taste lingers for about 30 seconds after each sip.

Color and appearance: Deep red-orange with slight cloudiness from the fresh juice. The drink looks elegant in a rocks glass over clear ice.

Substitutes

Blood oranges give this cocktail its signature red color and sweet-tart taste.

When blood oranges aren’t in season, regular oranges make a good replacement.

Other citrus options include:

• Cara cara oranges
• Ruby red grapefruit
• Tangelos
• Clementines

Can’t find Campari? Try these alternatives:

• Aperol (less bitter)
• Select Aperitivo
• Leopold Bros Aperitivo

For gin replacements, consider:

• Plymouth gin
• Tanqueray
• Hendrick’s
• Bombay Sapphire

Sweet vermouth swaps include:

• Carpano Antica Formula
• Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
• Dolin Rouge

The drink won’t have the same deep red color without blood oranges, but these substitutes will create a tasty cocktail.

Adjust the ratios to match your taste preferences.

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