Elevated Espresso Negroni
A coffee-infused twist on the classic Negroni, balancing rich espresso bitterness with the herbal notes of Campari and sweet vermouth. 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 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, cooled freshly brewed espresso
- 1 orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill without excessive dilution. Pour in 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils from an orange twist over the surface by holding it over the glass and gently twisting, then run it around the rim and rest it on the edge as garnish.
