Strawberry Negroni
A bitter and berry cocktail ∙ Muddle ∙ 3 min ∙ 18.1% ABV ∙
The Strawberry Negroni stirs gin, a red bitter such as Campari and sweet vermouth with fresh muddled strawberry.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the mixing glass muddle: Fresh strawberries 3 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: London dry gin 30 mlRed bitter 30 mlRosso vermouth 30 ml
- Stir with ice
- Fine strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a mint sprig tipped with a strawberry on the rim
Tips
- Go gently when you muddle the strawberries; mash them hard and the seeds and pulp end up clouding the drink.
History
The Strawberry Negroni is a modern flavored twist on the Negroni, made by muddling or infusing fresh strawberries into the classic three-part build of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. No creator or date is documented; it belongs to the wave of fruit-forward Negroni riffs that followed the Negroni's rise to global favorite in the 2010s.
FAQ
Is a Strawberry Negroni sweet?
No, it is bittersweet. The muddled strawberry adds some fruit sweetness, but the red bitter still leads. At 18.1% ABV it is a strong drink, and it finishes dry and herbal despite the fruit.
What are some common mistakes when making a Strawberry Negroni?
The usual ones are muddling the strawberries too hard, which clouds the drink with seeds and pulp, and stirring too long, which waters it down. Measure the gin, red bitter and vermouth at 30 ml each, and don't skip the fine strain, or pulp and ice shards end up in the glass.
