Description
The Holiday Negroni is a festive twist on the classic Negroni cocktail, featuring amber rum, Campari, sweet vermouth, and topped with sparkling white wine. This delightful drink is garnished with an orange twist and fresh cranberries, offering a perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and sparkling notes ideal for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- ¾ to 1 ounce amber/gold rum
- ½ ounce Campari
- ½ ounce sweet vermouth
- 3 oz sparkling white wine (preferably dry Prosecco)
Garnishes
- Orange twist
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Mix Base Spirits: Add the amber rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir the mixture gently until all the ingredients are well combined and chilled uniformly.
- Strain Into Glass: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep the drink cool and prevent dilution.
- Add Sparkling Wine: Top off the drink with 3 ounces of sparkling white wine, preferably a dry Prosecco, to add effervescence and a bright finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cocktail with an orange twist and a few fresh cranberries for a festive look and enhanced aroma. Serve immediately for the best sparkling experience.
Notes
- Recipe inspired by Bon Appetit.
- My favorite brand of sweet vermouth is Cocchi Vermouth di Torino.
- Feel free to adjust amounts of ingredients according to your tastes and preferences.
- Best enjoyed immediately—sparkling wine loses its fizz if made ahead.
- Technique: Stir the rum, Campari, and vermouth with ice before topping to keep the Prosecco bright and bubbly.
- Variation: Try swapping the rum for gin or using blood orange bitters for a deeper winter twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
