Classic Italian Negroni Cocktail

The Negroni, like many popular cocktails, has gone through a variety of transformations but I prefer the classic recipe: A one-to-one combination of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. The real star of the drink is the Campari, an apéritif which has been made in the Novare region of Italy since the mid 19th century. Back then it was originally colored with a dye derived from crushed cochineal insects; we’re happy to report they use a different method these days. This classic Italian palate cleanser is best served cold and stirred, not shaken.