City Lights Espresso Negroni

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A rich twist on the classic Negroni with bold espresso notes for an energizing evening cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 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 180 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with an ice sphere to chill. Pour in 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.75 oz fresh espresso.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into an old fashioned glass over a fresh large ice sphere.
  4. Step 4: Express an orange peel over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the peel on the ice for garnish.

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