Ten distinctive types of gin suitable for a Negroni cocktail worth tasting
The Negroni, a strong and bittersweet herbal drink, has been a beloved cocktail favourite since its invention in the 1920s. Originally created by Count Camillo Negroni, this classic cocktail was born in Florence as a stronger version of the Americano.
Count Negroni, seeking a more robust alternative to the Americano, requested his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to replace the soda water with gin and add an orange garnish. The result was a new and exciting drink that quickly gained popularity.
The Negroni is an equal parts cocktail, made with ingredients measured in identical volumes. The traditional recipe calls for equal amounts of gin, sweet red vermouth, and amaro, such as Campari. However, variations and twists on this classic drink have emerged over the years.
One such variation is the White Negroni, which replaces Campari with Suze and uses a French white vermouth, Lillet Blanc. This twist offers a softer, more floral profile compared to the bittersweet original.
When it comes to choosing the perfect gin for a Negroni, juniper-led London Dry styles are often the best choice. Portobello Road No 171, with its clean, focused juniper character and a nicely judged overlay of spice, is a reliable choice. Beefeater London Dry, a crowd-pleasing classic London dry gin, and Tanqueray No. 10, with its citrus-led botanical mix, also make excellent choices.
For those seeking a more complex flavour profile, Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin, hailing from Germany's Black Forest, offers a unique blend of 47 botanicals, including pepper, cloves, hawthorn berries, lavender, and fruity lingonberries. Plymouth Navy Strength, a gin supplied to the British Royal Navy, is bold and juniper-led with bright zesty citrus on the palate, making it suitable for a strong Negroni.
Rutte Dry Gin, made in the Netherlands, and Junipero, originally created by San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company, both have botanical mixes that add an herbal note that complements the vermouth in a Negroni. Oxley's cold-distillation results in herbaceous aromas, punchy citrus, and dry spice, leading to a very spicy palate, making it a bartender favourite for a Negroni.
Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin, an Australian gin, stands out for its botanicals like Tasmanian pepperberry, cinnamon, and ginger, making it ideal for a Negroni with a spicy twist. Malfy Originale, an Italian gin, features botanicals like coriander, cassia, and Italian lemons, giving it a zesty, clean, and crisp character that adds a lemony lift to a Negroni.
So, whether you prefer a classic Negroni or a twist on the original, this strong, bittersweet, herbal drink is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Simply gather a glass, gin, sweet red vermouth, Campari, ice, and an orange peel garnish, and you're ready to mix up a Negroni at home. Cheers!
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