Orange Cardamom Negroni Cocktail
A bright, flavorful Negroni with gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and cozy cardamom spice. Balanced, smooth, and citrusy—perfect for sipping!
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Large ice cubes
- Small saucepan (for cardamom syrup)
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 0.5 oz cardamom syrup homemade or store-bought
- 1 dash orange bitters
- orange peel for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill mixing glass with ice. Add gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, cardamom syrup, and orange bitters.
- Stir gently for 25–30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express orange peel over the drink and drop it in for garnish.
Notes
Homemade cardamom syrup: Simmer cardamom pods with sugar and water. Adjust syrup for sweetness. Try a barrel-aged gin for more depth, or add a splash of soda water for a lighter style.