Cardamom-Spiced Espresso Negroni
A rich, aromatic Negroni variation with bold espresso and warming cardamom notes perfectly balanced with bitter and sweet flavors. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together gin, Campari, sweet vermouth for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1 crushed cardamom pod
- 1 orange twist
- 1 large ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, and one crushed cardamom pod.
- Step 2: Add ice cubes to the mixing glass to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and lightly dilute.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express an orange twist over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the twist on the surface as garnish.
