Negroni Recipe

Bold, bitter and balanced: few cocktails have achieved legendary status quite like the Negroni. Loved by bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts, and anyone with a taste for sophistication, the Negroni is a timeless Italian classic with a flavour profile that's unmistakably its own.

At Pure Bartending, it remains one of the most requested classics for weddings, corporate events and private parties across Glasgow and Scotland. Whether guests already love it or are tasting it for the first time, the Negroni always makes an impression.

What is a Negroni?

The Negroni is iconic in its simplicity: three ingredients, equal parts, perfectly balanced. With its signature bitterness, deep ruby colour, and bright orange aroma, it stands out as one of the world's most recognisable cocktails.

The Negroni Recipe

At Pure Bartending, we follow the classic 1:1:1 formula for perfect balance.

Ingredients

• 25ml Gin

• 25ml Sweet Vermouth

• 25ml Campari

Method

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.

2. Stir until smooth, chilled, and silky.

3. Strain over a large ice cube into a short glass.

Garnish

• Orange peel or slice

Why People Love the Negroni

The Negroni has enjoyed a massive resurgence over the past decade, securing its place on modern cocktail menus everywhere. Here's why:

It's bold and memorable

No other cocktail delivers such a distinctive bittersweet punch.

It's the perfect apéritif

Its bitterness beautifully awakens the palate before dinner or an evening reception.

It looks stunning

That deep ruby colour and bright citrus garnish always catch the eye.

It's simple perfection

Three ingredeitns. Zero complications. Perfect balance.

For guests who appreciate depth, complexity, and character, the Negroni is unbeatable.

Add the Negroni to Your Event Menu

Whether you're planning a wedding in Scotland, a corporate function in Glasgow or Edinburgh, or a private celebration, the Negroni brings instant style, sophistication, and timeless appeal to your cocktail menu.