Negroni (aka "Bitter Sweet Symphony")

Difficulty: 1 (Easy - minimal steps, basic ingredients)
Type: Martini

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Pour in gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
3. Stir gently until chilled.
4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Description:

Ah, the Negroni - aka the tuxedo of cocktails. It’s equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, which means it’s perfectly balanced, slightly bitter, and ridiculously smooth... kind of like me when I’m trying to fold laundry. One sip and you’ll feel like you should be sitting in a leather chair plotting your next big move… or at least looking mysterious while you wait for your DoorDash order. This isn’t a “drink fast” kind of cocktail... it’s a “sip slow, raise an eyebrow, and impress everyone in the room” kind of cocktail. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.