Italian Lemon-Basil Negroni Twist
A fresh take on the classic Negroni with bright lemon and basil accents to enhance the bittersweet balance. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together gin, 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 gin
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 large leaf fresh basil leaf
- 1 large ice sphere
- 1 strip lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, lightly slap 1 large fresh basil leaf to release the aroma and place it inside.
- Step 2: Pour 1 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz Campari, and 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Place 1 large clear ice sphere into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
- Step 5: Strain the cocktail over the ice sphere.
- Step 6: Express the oils of 1 lemon twist over the surface, twist it to release the oils, then rest it on the rim for garnish.
