The Drink: There is no need to adjust this “cousin” of a Negroni. This delicious classic first appeared in Harry McElhone’s 1927 bar guide, Barflies and Cocktails, and it’s one of Caroline’s favorite cocktails of all time.
- 1.5 oz rye whiskey – we used Old Overholt
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth – we used Dolin Rouge
Put all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Zest with orange peel, or flame orange peel, to release the oils.
The Glass: From The Boston Shaker.
Brooks says
First off, I very much enjoy your site. Second, is there ice involved in this recipe? I didn’t see it in the instructions, but I am going to assume there is ice in the mixing glass. Please correct me if I’m mistaken. Cheers.
carolinefontenot says
Brooks, thanks for the kind words and the question! You caught it – we failed to mention “with ice.” We’ve added it. Enjoy!