Tequila Negroni
A bold twist on the classic Negroni, the Tequila Negroni swaps out gin for tequila, offering a smoother and slightly more complex flavor profile that's perfect for those who enjoy a bittersweet cocktail with a kick.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tequila preferably reposado
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the tequila, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- Stir the ingredients together until well-chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
- Express the orange peel over the cocktail by twisting it to release the oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
Notes
For a smoother taste, opt for a reposado tequila which has been aged in oak barrels. The aging process imparts a mellow oak flavor that complements the bitter and herbal notes of the Campari and vermouth.