, We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Negroni Variation?

An iconic cocktail consisting of equal parts gin, Campari, and vermouth, the Negroni has exploded in popularity in the past decade, earning itself the title of World’s Most Popular Cocktail for the second time in a row in 2022. With such a basic composition, the Negroni lends itself to be easily riffed upon, with pro mixologists and novices alike able to effortlessly swap out gin for spirits like mezcal or rum for entirely new flavors that still stay true to the cocktail’s beloved bitter profile.

Whether it’s a shaken concoction a la Stanley Tucci or a Negroni, Sbagliato, with Prosecco in it à la Emma D’Arcy, there’s truly a Negroni variation for everyone. To get a little inspiration for the next Negroni cocktail we should try, we asked 15 bartenders from around the world to share their favorites. Here’s what they said.

The best Negroni variations, according to bartenders: The Negroni Bianco The Limoncello Negroni The Boulevardier The Oaxacan Negroni The Peach Negroni More booze and more bitter The Tropical Negroni The Nightshade Negroni The Mezcal Negroni The Pandan Negroni The Kissa Tanto The Sotol Negroni The Chamomile Negroni The Coffee Negroni The Tom Cat Negroni

“My favorite Negroni is a Negroni Bianco, which is a White Negroni. It’s made with dry gin, bitter bianco liqueur, and bianco vermouth. I love it because it’s slightly less bitter than the traditional, but still maintains the bittersweet quality that everyone adores about Negronis.” —Tina Heschke, bar manager, Wolfie’s Carousel Bar,

This Article was originally published on VinePair

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