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Cardinale – IBA

A bitter and dry gin cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 30.4%

Ingredients

~137 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • London dry ginLondon dry gin40 ml
  • Dry vermouthDry vermouth20 ml
  • Red bitter (e.g., Campari)Red bitter (e.g., Campari)10 ml

Garnish

  • Lemon twistLemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 40 ml · Dry vermouth 20 ml · Red bitter 10 ml
  3. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist

History

Created as a Roman cousin of the Negroni, Cardinale swaps sweet vermouth for dry, giving the cocktail a sleeker, sharper profile. Its name, evoking cardinals’ crimson robes, hints at both its color and Italian heritage. Elegant yet assertive, it suits drinkers who enjoy a clean, bitter edge with a touch of ceremony.

Tags

  • Gin
  • Negroni
  • Europe
  • Aperitif
  • Dinner party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Bitter
  • Dry

Tags

  • Gin
  • Negroni
  • Europe
  • Aperitif
  • Dinner party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Bitter
  • Dry

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