Last Updated on January 2, 2026
Negroni Cocktail Recipe with Martini
I’ve been a fan of the Negroni for a long time; I’m not a fan of sweet cocktails at all, so the bitter alternatives offered by a Negroni cocktail as a pre-dinner Aperitivo is a frequent choice of mine,
I love the combination of bitters, gin and vermouth. The Negroni may well now be a traditional cocktail, but there is a reason why it is a classic.
One version of the story of the drink’s origin claims that it was invented at Caffe Casoni in Florence in 1919. The legend goes that Count Camillo Negroni asked the barman to make his Americano cocktail into something much more interesting. Forsco Scarselli duly replaced the soda water with gin, and swapped lemon with an orange garnish, and hey presto, the Negroni was born. (A man after my own heart, I always make Pimm’s with sparkling wine rather than lemonade). Maybe Count Negroni got his taste for gin when he lived in London – it’s certainly rather fun to think that might be the case.
- 30 ml MARTINI Reserva Speciale
- 30 ml MARTINI bitter 1892
- 30 ml Bombay Sapphire Gin
- Orange to Garnish
- Ice
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Take a nice chunky glass
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Fill with a handful of ice cubes
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Pour equal parts (30ml) MARTINI Reserva Speciale, MARTINI Bitter 1892, and Bombay Sapphire Gin
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Squeeze the peel of an orange into the glass, the oils are important. Use the peel to garnish
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Stir and enjoy the depth of flavour, sip with Aperitivo of your choice
Recipe Video
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Then, just sit back and enjoy your classic Negroni cocktail
For an alternative simple cocktail recipe, do check out how to make a St Germain Spritz – and learn more about the history of this fabulous cocktail ingredient.
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There’s certainly a great deal to know about this topic. I like all the points you’ve made.
That sounds like a delicious drink! Definitely, want to give this a try. cheers!
Love a Negroni, will try this recipe for sure! Thank you
Let us know how you get on Michelle
Sounds delicious, I’m a huge Campari fan so will have to give this a try. Also, I’d recommend becherovka to add a twist to a classic negroni
I only tried Negroni for the first time this summer. It now my new fave. Thanks for the recipe. I would so love to receive a gift box with all the ingredients- what a great idea. It would make a great present for my SO, who can mix me up a Negroni. Winners all round!
Jacqueline, I really liked the Martini bitters. Do try a bottle to see what you think.
I’ve never had a Negroni, but it looks good.
Love Negroni too! It’s one of the few cocktails I indulge in! I’d like to try it with the Martini bitters too!
Love a Negroni! They are on the stronger side, but that is just the way I like it!
It certainly is – quite strong for an afternoon tipple though!
This looks gorgeous! Can’t beat a good Negroni!