This Italian cocktail with the straightforward recipe of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari was introduced in Florence, Italy, in 1919 as a stiffer version of the Americano cocktail, which is Campari, sweet vermouth and club soda.
Negroni is in the Adoption stage – it is a unique cocktail that has the highest concentration at independent operators and fine dining.
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Mi Piace Italian Kitchen – Pasadena, Calif.
Mafioso Negroni – Bols Genever gin, Cocchi di Torino vermouth and Campari, topped with Grand Marnier foam.