Negroni
A Negroni is the easiest cocktail to make. Three ingredients in equal quantities and you’re ready to sip.
In my opinion a Negroni is the most perfectly balanced drink. It’s bitter enough to wake the tastebuds and then enough orange sweetness to urge many more sips. Though, I’ve happily accepted Negroni riffs from experienced bartenders I prefer not to mess with this classic, at home.
And there is no need. This is the easiest cocktail to put together and hit the spot. Other than orange peel this contains no fresh fruit. So, none of the ingredients vary in taste all that much. If you measure equal quantities the hardest part is avoiding over indulgence. A Negroni packs a punch.
Recipients: Guests that like strong drinks.
Type: Stirred in the glass.
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Glorious is how I imagine classic, tall 60s and 70s cocktails taste. The warmth of orange, burnt sugar and raisin are bittersweet layers in this long drink.
Glorious is named for my mum, Gloria. Her preferred tipple is scotch whisky. Cocktails she likes tend to be slow sippers with natural, deep, mellow tastes. Mum is not into garish colours and sugar rims, unless on holiday.
Recipients: Guests who like to sip their drinks for a while. Friends with maturity. Whisky lovers.
Type: Made in the glass
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