Mandarino Rosso Negroni: A Citrusy Twist on Classic
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Ingredients
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30 ml Gin
(Use a quality London Dry Gin)
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30 ml Campari
(Italian bitter aperitif)
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30 ml Sweet Vermouth
(Preferably Italian vermouth like Carpano Antica Formula)
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20 ml Fresh Mandarin Juice
(Freshly squeezed for brightness)
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2 dashes Blood Orange Bitters
(Adds depth and complexity to the citrus profile)
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1 piece Mandarin Peel Twist
(For garnish and enhancer of aroma)
Ice Cubes, As needed
(Use a quality London Dry Gin)
(Italian bitter aperitif)
(Preferably Italian vermouth like Carpano Antica Formula)
(Freshly squeezed for brightness)
(Adds depth and complexity to the citrus profile)
(For garnish and enhancer of aroma)
Nutrition
- Servings: 1
- Serving Size: 1 glass (120ml)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 5 mg
- Iron: 0 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare Glass:
Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice cubes and setting it aside.
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2 - Mix Ingredients:
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and mandarin juice.
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3 - Add Bitters:
Add two dashes of blood orange bitters for enhanced citrus depth (optional).
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4 - Stir:
Stir the mixture well for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
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5 - Serve:
Discard ice from chilled glass, strain cocktail into the glass filled with fresh ice.
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6 - Garnish:
Twist a piece of mandarin peel over the glass to release oils, then add it as garnish.
Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice cubes and setting it aside.
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and mandarin juice.
Add two dashes of blood orange bitters for enhanced citrus depth (optional).
Stir the mixture well for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
Discard ice from chilled glass, strain cocktail into the glass filled with fresh ice.
Twist a piece of mandarin peel over the glass to release oils, then add it as garnish.
More About: Mandarino Rosso Negroni: A Citrusy Twist on Classic
Mandarino Rosso Negroni
The Mandarino Rosso Negroni is a bold reinventing of the classic Italian Negroni cocktail, which traditionally balances gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This creative twist introduces freshly squeezed mandarin juice and optional blood orange bitters to elevate the citrus brightness and add an invigorating tart aroma. The cocktail showcases the rich color and flavor profile of blood oranges and mandarins, two fruits deeply harvested across Italy’s southern regions.
Negroni is celebrated worldwide as a bitter aperitivo that starts conversations, stimulates appetite, and offers refreshment. Substituting or enhancing with mandarin juice gives the cocktail a lighter, fruitier infusion that's perfect for modern palettes seeking complexity beyond spirit and bitters alone.
Tips:
- Use fresh citrus juice, as processed juice dulls the vibrancy.
- Choose premium quality gin and vermouth for an elevated taste.
- Large ice cubes prevent over-dilution as the drink is stirred and served.
Cultural significance: The Negroni venerates Italian bar culture and the art of cocktail making originally attributed to Count Camillo Negroni in Florence during the 1920s. Adding mandarin and blood orange hues harmonizes Mediterranean ingredients endemic to the country’s rich agricultural landscape. This celebratory drink embodies Italy’s spirited approach to aperitivi—time honored, cultivated yet willing to innovate.
Enjoy this zesty, bittersweet, and aromatic drink on warm summer evenings or as an eminent starter to a festive dinner party. The Mandarino Rosso Negroni invigorates the classic, infusing a sense of occasion with every sip.
