Velvet Blackberry Negroni
A rich twist on the classic Negroni with fresh blackberry puree adding a lush sweetness to the bitter herbal blend. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 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 sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz blackberry puree
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 fresh for garnish blackberries
- 1 strip for garnish orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz Campari, and 1/2 oz blackberry puree.
- 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 an orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass and drop the peel in.
- Step 5: Skewer 3 fresh blackberries on a cocktail pick and rest it across the glass rim as an elegant garnish.
