Negroni

• 1 Oz Gin
• 1 Oz Campari
• 1 Oz Sweet Vermouth
• 3 Dashes of coffee bitter
• Serve on the Rocks with Orange Peel

History

The Negroni was born in 1919 at Caffè Cassoni in Florence, after Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender to strengthen his usual Americano by replacing soda water with gin. Bold, bitter, and sophisticated, the drink quickly captured the spirit of Italian aperitivo culture. Over the years it evolved from a regional curiosity into a global classic—beloved for its perfect symmetry of sweet vermouth, bitter liqueur, and crisp gin. Its simplicity hides an elegance that has made it one of the most replicated and revered cocktails in the world.

What Coffee Bitters Bring to the Drink

Coffee bitters introduce a layer of roasted depth that enhances the Negroni’s naturally bitter profile. The bitters highlight the darker edges of Campari, deepen the sweetness of vermouth, and lend an earthy warmth that rounds out the gin’s botanicals. Instead of altering the drink’s identity, they enrich it, adding complexity, aroma, and a slow-building richness that makes each sip more dimensional.