Blood Orange Negroni Cocktail Recipe
The Blood Orange Negroni is a twist on the classic cocktail. It adds a fruity touch to the bitter-sweet drink. This recipe shows how to make it at home.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
For one Blood Orange Negroni, you'll need:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz fresh blood orange juice
- Ice cubes
- Blood orange slice for garnish
The quality of ingredients matters. Pick a good gin and vermouth. Fresh juice is key - squeeze your own blood oranges if possible. If not, store-bought juice works too.
Instructions
Making a Blood Orange Negroni is simple:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour 1 oz each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into the glass.
- Add 1 oz of fresh blood orange juice.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice.
That's it! The drink is ready to enjoy. The stirring is important - it chills and mixes the drink without making it too watery.
Notes
The Blood Orange Negroni is best enjoyed slowly. Its flavors are complex and change as the ice melts.
You can adjust the ratios to your taste. Some prefer more gin, others like it sweeter.
If blood oranges aren't in season, regular oranges work too. The color won't be as deep, but the taste will still be good.
This drink is strong. Its alcohol content is high, so sip it slowly. It's great before dinner to wake up your taste buds.