Grave Citrus and Campari Negroni
A solemn take on the Negroni, balancing bitter Campari with fresh grapefruit juice and aged gin for a contemplative, lively finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, Campari, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 strip grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill evenly.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1/2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Express a grapefruit peel over the surface to release the oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in as garnish.
