Orange-Bitter Negroni Twist
An invigorating Negroni variation featuring blood orange juice and a hint of rosemary to deepen the classic bitter profile. 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
- 1/2 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 1 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz Campari, and 1/2 oz fresh blood orange juice into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds, chilling and diluting the cocktail without bruising the ingredients.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express the oils of a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twist it, then nestle it beside a fresh rosemary sprig standing upright in the glass for aromatic garnish.
