Smoked Orange Mezcal Negroni
A smoky, bitter, and citrus-forward take on a Negroni using mezcal and smoked orange bitters for complexity. This recipe, ready in about 4 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 190 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
- 2 dashes smoked orange bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large clear ice cubes to chill and add 1 oz mezcal, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz campari.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of smoked orange bitters to the mix.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, twist it, and then rest it on the rim as garnish.
