Fans of mixed alcoholic beverages, of course, are familiar with the famous Negroni cocktail. The recipe for this product and its preparation are surprisingly simple. But this is its uniqueness. After all, all ingenious, as you know, is simple.
A bit of history
Any product has its own story. She describes in detail the reason and circumstances that contributed to its appearance. Usually, it takes years to create something new, and sometimes it comes down to a commonplace accident. One unintentional act may be the reason for this discovery. That is how the Negroni cocktail appeared at the beginning of the last century. The recipe for the drink was invented by a Florentine aristocrat. It happened in 1919. Count Camillo de Negroni was well-known in the company of friends for his addiction to alcohol. Of all the products known at that time, he recognized only the good old gin and the Americano cocktail, which was popular in those years, which was usually prepared on the basis of the bitter Campari liqueur, sweet vermouth and soda. To thoroughly get drunk, the count had to drink more than a dozen glasses. And then a great idea came to him. The enterprising Italian decided to replace soda with his favorite gin.
The result was a rather strong drink, which later became known as the Negroni cocktail. The recipe really liked the creator. Now, coming to any bar, he asked to prepare only such a drink for him. Many experts appreciated the taste of an unusual product. In their opinion, it causes quite conflicting associations. The drink turned out to be both bitter and sweet, simple and original in its own way. The product was really loved, and after 30 years even the International Association of Bartenders recognized it and put it in its ranks under the name Negroni cocktail. The recipe was adopted in almost all drinking establishments. Now every specialist knows him by heart.
A worthy alternative
The classic Negroni is a cocktail, the recipe of which includes three main ingredients (gin, vermouth and Campari), taken in the same amount. To prepare a drink, it is necessary to measure 30 milliliters of each product and mix them with ice. The resulting composition must first be stirred in a glass with a cocktail spoon, and then drink in one gulp, until it has time to warm up. The strength of such a mixture is about 30 percent, and this is a lot. Fans of light wines decided to improve the product a bit and came up with a new Negroni (cocktail). The recipe has been slightly adjusted, and now the alternative is as follows:
- To prepare one serving, you need to take 20 milliliters of dry vermouth, gin and Martini.
- Drinks must be poured into a shaker.
- Add crushed ice and mix well.
- Then the product needs to be filtered and poured into a chilled glass, and then garnish with a zest or a slice of orange.
A pleasant combination of wines gives the drink a special aroma, and the presence of gin makes it even more pronounced.
Exotic version
Recently, Mexican spirits have been very popular with alcohol lovers. More and more often, visitors to bars order tequila and other products from the famous blue agave juice . Perhaps a passion for exoticism is triggered here. Therefore, the fact that another Negroni (cocktail) soon appeared was quite explainable. The recipe is alcoholic, but not at all like the classic Italian version.
The product already consists of four components. To prepare it you need:
- 30 milliliters of red vermouth and Campari liqueur,
- 15 milliliters of tequila and mezcal,
- as well as chocolate, ice and orange zest.
Preparing a drink is also different:
- First, put one large and several small pieces of ice in a glass or glass.
- Pour in succession all products provided for in the recipe.
- Mix everything thoroughly with a bar spoon.
- Put the zest of orange and a piece of chocolate on top.
As a result of this combination of ingredients, a product with a rather original and not quite ordinary taste is obtained.
Search for new solutions
As you know, there is no limit to perfection. People always strive for something new and unknown. The natural desire to experiment led to the appearance of another Negroni (cocktail), the composition of which includes three components (Hendrick's gin, Martini Rosato vermouth and Aperol liquor) taken in the same amount (30 milliliters each).
The preparation of a new drink differs little from the previous options:
- Mixing the ingredients is done in a shaker.
- The product should be poured into a wide glass filled with large pieces of ice.
Such a drink is not customary to decorate. Excess aromas can only harm the finished product. Everything is well thought out in it. Gene reveals his qualities in the presence of a sweeter liquor. A light vermouth gives the drink a pleasant shade of freshness, without adding to the overall aroma. This cocktail can be considered one of the most successful attempts of enthusiasts who are trying to surpass the classic version.