Smoked Bourbon Negroni
A modern twist on the classic Negroni, where smoky bitters enhance the bold botanicals of bourbon, vermouth, and Campari. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, 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 240 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 bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 dash smoked bitters
- 1 large cube ice
- 1 orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz Campari, and 1 dash smoked bitters. Add 1 large ice cube and stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass containing the ice cube.
- Step 3: Express the orange twist over the drink, then drop it into the glass for garnish.
