Orange-Basil Negroni Stir
A refreshing herbal take on the classic Negroni, stirred with fresh basil and brightened with a splash of orange bitters. 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 180 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
- 3 large fresh basil leaves
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 orange twist, for garnish
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Instructions
- Step 1: Gently slap 3 large fresh basil leaves between your hands to release oils, then add to a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Pour 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters and fill the glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly while infusing basil aroma.
- Step 5: Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Step 6: Express an orange twist over the surface by holding peel with the outside facing down and twisting to release oils, then rest the twist on the rim.
