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Aperitif · Rocks

A half-strength Negroni — equal parts dry vermouth and Campari with soda, invented by Dinah Sanders for session drinking.

GlassRocks
GarnishNone
ABV7%
Categorylowabv
Flavorbitter, herbal, low-abv, sparkling

Ingredients

  • Dry Vermouth1.5 oz
  • Campari1.5 oz
  • Soda Water2 oz
  • Orange Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Fill rocks glass with ice
  2. Add dry vermouth and Campari
  3. Top with soda water
  4. Stir
  5. Garnish with orange peel

Pro Tips

  • Named by Dinah Sanders in 2013 — a category, not a recipe. Any half-strength Negroni works.
  • The dry vermouth MUST be fresh (open < 1 month) — oxidized vermouth ruins this.
  • An herbal garnish (rosemary sprig) pushes it into unexpected territory.