Smoked Citrus Negroni
A smoky twist on the classic Negroni highlighting smoky mezcal and fresh blood orange for bold depth. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together mezcal, 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 195 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 mezcal
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 wide strip blood orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill. Pour in 1 oz mezcal, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of one wide strip of blood orange peel over the surface, twisting firmly.
- Step 5: Rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the ice as garnish.







