Negroni

Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in equal parts — the Negroni is one of those drinks where the formula never needs improving.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth

Cocktail Method

Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir until well chilled, about 20–30 seconds.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with an orange twist or wedge.

Optional: You can also build the drink directly in the glass. Add all ingredients over ice and stir to combine.

Notes from the Bar

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Keep It Cold, Stir It Bold

Unlike many cocktails, the Negroni isn’t shaken. Stirring gently chills and dilutes just enough to let the bold bitterness shine without bruising the spirit. Use a bar spoon if you have one, or swirl with confidence using what you've got.

Big Ice, Big Style

We love this served over a large clear cube. It keeps things cold without over-diluting and gives that upscale bar feel. Here’s our favorite clear ice mold on Amazon.

No Stir Glass? No Problem

This is a forgiving classic. Don’t have a mixing glass or bar spoon? Just build your Negroni right in the glass over a big cube of ice. Stir gently with whatever you’ve got. It’s all about the flavor, not the fuss.

Easy as 1:1:1

The Negroni is traditionallyequal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, making it one of the easiest cocktails to memorize and master. No complicated measurements here, which makes it easy to double up or bath for a party. You can try is this way, but we personally prefer the slightly more spirit forwared recipe we've notated above.

Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.

A ritual we return to

Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.

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