Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Recipe
The Negroni Sbagliato is an Italian cocktail that uses sparkling wine instead of gin.
It’s light, bubbly, and easy to make with just a few basic tools and ingredients.
Equipment
- Rocks glass: I use a short, sturdy glass to serve this cocktail.
- Bar spoon: A long-handled spoon helps me stir the drink without spilling.
- Jigger: Using a jigger allows me to measure out each liquid precisely.
- Ice cubes: Cubes keep the drink cold and prevent it from watering down too quickly.
- Citrus peeler or knife: I use this tool to slice a strip of orange peel for garnish.
- Mixing glass (optional): If I want to pre-mix the drink before serving, this makes it easy.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce Prosecco or another dry sparkling wine
- Orange slice or orange peel for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass about halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour 1 ounce of sweet vermouth over the ice.
- Add 1 ounce of Campari to the glass.
- Top with 1 ounce of chilled Prosecco or another sparkling wine.
- Stir gently for a few seconds with a bar spoon to mix.
- Garnish with an orange slice or a wide strip of orange peel placed on top.
- I serve it right away to enjoy the bubbles at their best.
Notes
The name "sbagliato" means "mistaken" in Italian.
This drink was invented by accident when someone used sparkling wine instead of gin.
I find it lighter and less bitter than a classic Negroni.
I use a dry sparkling wine, but sweeter ones can also work.
The garnish is not just for looks—orange peel oils give a nice aroma.
It is important not to shake the cocktail, as this removes the bubbles.
I always pour the Prosecco last to keep the drink fizzy.
The Negroni Sbagliato is low in alcohol compared to the original, making it easier for me to sip slowly.