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Aperol Negroni With a Christmas Twist

Aperol Negroni with a Christmas Twist Cocktail Recipe
A festive take on the classic Negroni, this Aperol version blends citrus, bitters, gin, and warm holiday spices for a cozy, seasonal cocktail perfect for Christmas gatherings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass
  • Large ice cubes
  • Citrus peeler or knife

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Gin London Dry preferred
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • 1 Cinnamon stick for stirring and aroma
  • 1 Orange peel garnish
  • Whole cloves optional, pressed into orange peel

Instructions

  • Fill your mixing glass halfway with ice.
  • Add Aperol, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and Gin.
  • Add the orange bitters.
  • Stir for 20–25 seconds until nicely chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  • Garnish with the orange peel, pressing oils over the drink first.
  • Optionally stir with a cinnamon stick for aroma.

Notes

For a lighter drink, reduce gin to 0.75 oz and increase Aperol slightly. Serving as an aperitif works well. Cinnamon stick is optional but adds warmth. If you lack orange bitters, you can omit them.