Celebration
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.5% ABV ∙
The Celebration is a stirred, equal-parts cocktail of Cognac, sweet vermouth, and a red bitter such as Campari, served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Cognac 30 mlRosso vermouth 30 mlRed bitter 30 mlOrange bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Stir with cubed ice for about 20-25 seconds, until the drink is well chilled and has taken on some water.
- Jigger all three at exactly 30 ml each; a small slip toward the Campari makes it bitter, toward the cognac makes it boozy.
History
The Celebration is a variation on the Negroni, the Italian aperitivo cocktail of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
The Celebration keeps the equal-parts formula but uses Cognac in place of gin, turning the bittersweet aperitivo into a brandy-based riff on the same three-way structure.
FAQ
What is in a Celebration cocktail?
Equal parts Cognac, sweet (rosso) vermouth, and a red bitter such as Campari, 30 ml each, plus two optional dashes of orange bitters.
Is a Celebration cocktail shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all Cognac, vermouth, and red bitter, with no citrus or egg. Stir it with cubed ice for about 20-25 seconds to chill and dilute it without clouding it.
What glass is a Celebration served in?
A coupe glass, served up with an orange twist and no ice in the glass.
Is the Celebration cocktail vegan?
Yes, this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free, and it comes to about 185 calories per serving.
