Pop Culture Negroni Twist
A bold and balanced Negroni variation with the addition of a subtle smoky note and a hint of orange zest to keep it intriguing and modern. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 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 Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.25 oz smoked lapsang souchong tea syrup
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Pour in 1 oz gin, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.25 oz smoked lapsang souchong tea syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express an orange peel over the drink to release oils, rub the rim with the peel, then place it folded inside the glass as garnish.
