Mezcal Negroni
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Mezcal — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Campari — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
Description: A smoky Negroni variant that swaps gin for mezcal, adding an earthy, roasted dimension to the classic bitter template.
Cultural Background: A modern craft-cocktail-era adaptation reflecting bartenders' broader interest in applying the Negroni's equal-parts formula to other base spirits.
Tips: A gently smoky mezcal integrates better here than an intensely smoked one, which can clash with the Campari's bitterness.
Variations: Equal parts is standard, though some bartenders lean the mezcal slightly heavier.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over one large ice cube, same as a classic Negroni.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this stronger-tasting than a regular Negroni?
A: Generally yes — mezcal's smoke adds a layer of intensity gin doesn't have.
- Mezcal — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Campari — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
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