Tequila Negroni
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.5% ABV ∙
The Tequila Negroni is a stirred, spirit-forward riff on the Negroni that swaps the gin for reposado tequila alongside a red bitter and sweet vermouth.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 30 mlRed bitter 30 mlCarpano Antica Formula vermouth 30 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice)
- Garnish with a dehydrated orange slice
Tips
- Stick with reposado; its touch of oak connects the agave to the red bitter and vermouth better than unaged blanco or heavily aged añejo.
- Three equal 30 ml pours and no juice need a good stir, about 30 seconds, to get properly cold and take on enough water.
History
The Tequila Negroni is a modern riff on the Negroni that swaps the gin for tequila, giving the drink an agave-forward edge while keeping the equal-parts formula of bitter, vermouth, and spirit. No single bartender, bar, or date is documented for it; it is one of many spirit-swap Negroni variations, alongside versions built on mezcal and other base spirits.
FAQ
What is a Negroni made with tequila called?
It is called a Tequila Negroni, an equal-parts riff that swaps in reposado tequila for the usual gin.
Can you make a Negroni with tequila instead of gin?
Yes. Swap the gin for reposado tequila and you have a Tequila Negroni. Agave and a little oak take the place of juniper, with the same equal parts of red bitter and sweet vermouth.
Is a Tequila Negroni good?
Yes. Reposado's agave and light oak stand up to the red bitter, and the drink comes out bittersweet and spirit-forward, with a warmer, earthier edge than the gin original.
What is the ideal ratio for a Tequila Negroni?
Equal parts: 30 ml each of reposado tequila, red bitter and sweet vermouth, the same ratio as a classic Negroni.
How do you make a Tequila Negroni?
Stir reposado tequila, a red bitter such as Campari, and sweet vermouth with ice, then strain into an old-fashioned glass over a large cube or block of ice. Garnish with a dehydrated orange slice.
