Negroni with Smoked Orange Bitters

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A bold Negroni cocktail elevated by the addition of smoked orange bitters, delivering a smoky citrus depth to balance the classic bitterness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, sweet vermouth, and 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 "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 sweet vermouth
• 1 oz Campari
• 2 dashes smoked orange bitters
• 1 strip orange peel
• as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and pour in 1 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari.
2. Step 2: Add 2 dashes of smoked orange bitters to the mixture.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds until the cocktail is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
5. Step 5: Twist 1 strip of orange peel over the glass to release aromatic oils, rim the glass with the peel, and drop it in as garnish.