Kingston Negroni

A funky Jamaican rum Negroni with tropical depth

rumEasy~24% ABV

MethodStirGlassRocks GlassIcelarge cubeGarnishorange peel

⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1 ozjamaican rum(Smith and Cross or similar)
1 ozcampari
1 ozsweet vermouth
orange peelgarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Combine rum and Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass.
2Add ice and stir until well chilled.
3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

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History & Origin

Created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co. in New York City in 2009. Simó swapped gin for funky Jamaican rum, specifically Smith & Cross, creating a bold variation that has become a modern classic. The drink showcases how pot still funk pairs surprisingly well with Campari and sweet vermouth.

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