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Cardinale

The Negroni's drier, more austere cousin, swapping sweet vermouth for dry to create a cocktail of elegant restraint.

ginEasy~26% ABV
MethodStirGlassCoupeIcecubedGarnishOrange twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozgin
  • 1 ozcampari
  • 1 ozdry vermouth
  • Orange twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Express orange twist over the drink and garnish.
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History & Origin

A Negroni variation that substitutes dry vermouth for sweet, creating a drier, more austere cocktail. Referenced in Horace Sutton's 1950 book "Footloose in Italy" as a drink native to Italy alongside the Negroni. Popular in Rome mid-20th century.

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