Roman Civil War Negroni
A bold, balanced Negroni variation with herbal bitters and Roman-inspired fragrant rosemary for a complex flavor journey. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, sweet vermouth, 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 185 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 sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 fresh rosemary sprig in a mixing glass and gently bruise it with a bar spoon to release the oils.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari into the mixing glass filled halfway with large ice cubes.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail without over-diluting.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release the oils, then rim the glass with the peel before resting it on the edge.
- Step 6: Garnish by placing the bruised rosemary sprig alongside the ice for an aromatic touch.
