Smoky Campari and Vermouth Negroni Twist
A bold and balanced cocktail blending equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth with a subtle smoky note for depth. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, Campari, 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 "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 Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- a pinch smoked sea salt
- 1 strip orange peel, for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup ice cubes. Pour in 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce Campari, and 1 ounce sweet vermouth. Add a pinch of smoked sea salt to enhance the smoky flavor.
- Step 2: Stir the mixture gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 3: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the drink by holding it skin side down and giving it a firm twist, then drop it into the glass as garnish.







