Classic Mezcal Negroni
A smoky twist on the classic Negroni cocktail, balancing the boldness of mezcal with sweet vermouth and bitter Campari. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Mezzaro mezcal, Sweet vermouth, Campari 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 Mezzaro mezcal
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 for garnish Orange peel
- as needed Ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz Mezzaro mezcal, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 orange peel over the glass and drop it in as garnish.
- Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy the smoky, bitter-sweet balance.
