The Negroni

The Negroni is a classic Italian aperitif cocktail made from Gin, Campari Bitter, and Red Vermouth. It was first created in 1919 by an Italian count named Camillo Negroni in Florence. The count asked the bartender at Caffè Casoni to serve his Americano cocktail with Gin instead of soda. This gave the drink a stronger alcoholic content and a new depth of flavor. The beverage quickly became popular and spread throughout Europe over the years, eventually reaching the USA. The Negroni is a very characterful and robust cocktail, known for its unique bitterness derived from the Campari Bitter. It is a favored aperitif, often served before dinner to stimulate the appetite. The Gin provides a hearty note, while the Vermouth contributes a sweet and aromatic touch. Due to its strong flavor, the Negroni is not to everyone's taste and is often perceived as sophisticated or even bitter. Nevertheless, it has a large following among classic cocktail enthusiasts and is considered a timeless classic that remains very popular today. In recent years, the Negroni has gained even more attention through the trend of reviving classic cocktails and its use in pop culture.