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, 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 "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
- 3 large fresh basil leaves
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- as needed ice cubes
- 1, for garnish orange twist
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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.
