Although, to me, I can't imagine the Negroni is better with Aperol - it's such a great drink as is! You’ll need three ingredients: Aperol, gin, and sweet vermouth…garnish with an orange. It' not like a spritz that can manage the two absolute different tastes. This drink is not only less bitter than a Negroni but the flavor of orange is more present. Dry vermouth is a dry and floral white wine used as a modifier in cocktails like the Martini, the Perfect Manhattan, the Bronx, and the Brooklyn. But most importantly, the liqueur is much less bitter than its rival Campari. They actually come from the same stable of brands and it’s suggested that anytime you see Campari called for, you can substitute Aperol which I’ve done in this Aperol Negroni Cocktail. In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine. The perfect little tipple to … I had my first aperol at a magazine launch where I think they drink was launched as well and then not too long ago the second one at a workshop in Germany. Point being, don’t let it go to waste and drink up! Once it’s been opened it has a limited shelf-life of 2-4 weeks at room temperature or 2-3 months refrigerated. But, if you’d like to try a less well-known brand I definitely recommend Sipsmith London Dry Gin. The person who wrote the article (Barb?) Aperol is an Italian aperitif made from a host of aromatic and tannic ingredients, including bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona bark. I will have to pick up some gin and sweet vermouth and give this cocktail a try. Thank you for sharing, Hugs, Terra. This contemporary twist on the classic negroni amps up the sweetness with Aperol in place of Campari and a dash of strawberry liqueur. Aperol is like Campari’s softer cousin: lower in alcohol, mellower in flavour, sunset-orange in colour. The Aperol Negroni Hiver 2017. Goodbye Aperol spritz, hello Negroni – the drink of the summer Save The padrino of Italian pre-dinner drinks. At my friends house yesterday, he let me try this French hard alcohol (totally can't remember the name.) Learn how to make a seductive twist on a classic, with our unusual Aperol Negroni. The only abomination on this page is your nasty commentary! The first time I tasted a Negroni, sipped from the glass of a friend’s uncle on a trip to Italy when I was 16, I immediately spat it out.My teenage palate, honed on such sophisticated quaffs as Smirnoff Ice, wasn’t ready for the bitter, earthy bite of Campari, gin and vermouth.But over the years, as I came to appreciate the flavor of spirits, the Negroni became my favorite drink. Their recipes are very similar, each call for one part gin, one part sweet vermouth, and one part bitter Italian liqueur. In contrast, sour cocktails like the Margarita or the Whiskey Sour need to be shaken to properly mix the spirit with the sour juices and sweeteners. In any event, a "Negroni" is and always has been, made with Campari, not Aperol or prune juice or even gasoline. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. So it shouldn’t be vigorously mixed in a cocktail shaker. It’s been around since 1919 and has a gorgeous orange color. If you’re looking for an interesting addition to the drink, pick-up a bottle of orange bitters as well. Furthermore, it’s important to keep in mind that vermouth’s not a spirit like gin, so it doesn’t keep the same. Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes and stir well. Creative Culinary is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright © 2021 Drink Lively. Start selling with us; Free shipping available on most items. Do try it as a Spritz or subbing out the Campari in a Negroni or Americano; not only less bitter but half the volume of alcohol too; I prefer that lighter touch! Ciao Bella. Try subbing Aperol instead. ★☆ Next, there’s Aperol. They are worth sourcing in your area; the difference between what I’ve typically purchased and these lovely spirits is remarkable and absolutely worth the effort. This is certainly going on my list of drinks to try! An Aperol Spritz is a cousin of the Negroni, and has enjoyed a huge upturn in popularity recently. Bye Felicia. If you enjoyed the Aperol Negroni please rate it and leave a comment below. This drink is not only less bitter than a Negroni but the flavor of orange is more present.