The Perfect Pink Negroni: A Twist on a Classic

how to make a Pink Negroni

The classic Negroni has undergone a playful transformation with the emergence of the Pink Negroni.

This variation adds a burst of fruity notes, creating a great looking and palate-pleasing tipple.


Pink Negroni Ingredients

  • Gin: 30ml (1oz)
  • Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano: 30ml (1oz)
  • Campari: 30ml (1oz)
  • Grapefruit Juice: 30ml (1oz)
  • Simple Syrup: 15ml (0.5oz)
  • Ice Cubes
  • Grapefruit Slice (for garnish)

Pink Negroni Recipe

  1. Prepare Your Tools: You’ll need a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, a bar spoon or stirring stick, a jigger or measuring tool, a strainer, and ice cubes.
  2. Mix Ingredients:
    • Add ice to your mixing glass or cocktail shaker.
    • Pour in 30ml (1oz) each of gin, Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano, Campari, and grapefruit juice.
    • Add 15ml (0.5oz) of simple syrup.
  3. Stir or Shake:
    • Stir the mix gently in the mixing glass for about 15-20 seconds for minimal dilution. Alternatively, shake the mix in a cocktail shaker for about 10 seconds for a different texture.
  4. Strain and Serve:
    • Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
  5. Garnish and Enjoy:
    • Garnish with a grapefruit slice or twist.

The Pink Negroni – Citrus and Sweet

The Pink Negroni is a fun twist on the classic Negroni. With the interplay of gin, aperitifs, citrus, and sweetness, this cocktail is a good balance of bitter, sweet, and tangy. Whether you’re a Negroni aficionado looking for something new, the Pink Negroni is a must-try tipple.