Slow Negroni
A bitter and herbal cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.2% ABV ∙
The Slow Negroni is a Negroni with the gin split between London dry and sloe gin, plus a red bitter and rosso vermouth, stirred over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour the ingredients into the ice-filled glass: London dry gin 20 mlSloe gin 20 mlRed bitter 20 mlRosso vermouth 20 ml
- Briefly stir
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- This one is built over ice in the glass and needs only a brief stir, not a full 30 seconds. The sloe gin already brings sweetness and body, and extra water just thins it out.
History
The Slow Negroni, whose name plays on "sloe" and "slow," has no documented creator; it is the classic Negroni with the gin split between London dry and sloe gin. Sloe gin, a sloe-berry-infused spirit long used in British drinks, gives it a fruitier, softer edge than the original.
FAQ
What is in a Slow Negroni?
Equal parts London dry gin, sloe gin, a red bitter such as Campari and rosso vermouth, 20 ml of each. The sloe gin adds a fruity, slightly sweet edge that softens the bitterness of a classic Negroni.
What are some common mistakes when making a Negroni-style drink?
Stirring too long. A Slow Negroni is poured over ice in the glass and wants only a short stir: sloe gin is already sweet and rich, so extra dilution waters it down. Skipping the orange twist is the other one: you lose its oils on the nose.
