In 2019 the Negroni turned 100 years old and it's more popular than ever. The drink's classic
proportions are equal parts Campari gin and sweet vermouth making it an easy cocktail to
order and to make on your own. The Negroni will give readers insight into the drink's origins
in Italy (it started as a twist on the Americano) and the tools to make over 20 simple
variations from drink experts and bartenders around the world. Here's the Negroni Frappé from
the famed bar Dante in New York City the Negroni Spagliato from Bar Basso in Milan where the
gin is replaced with prosecco and the author's own version which goes heavier on the gin and
lighter on the vermouth. Included will be details on garnish bitters tools glassware a
section on the importance of the vermouth used interviews with bartenders from around the
world where to get the best Negroni and so much more. Beautiful original photography of the
drinks along with archival imagery of famous Negroni lovers?like Ernest Hemingway and Orson
Welles?and vintage liquor ads make this gorgeous book an irresistible gift for anyone who loves
to enjoy a Negroni.
