Tequila Negroni

A Mexican-Italian mashup swapping gin for reposado tequila, adding warm agave notes to the bitter-sweet Negroni foundation.

tequilaEasy~24% ABV

MethodStirGlassRocks GlassIcelarge cubeGarnishOrange slice

⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1 ozreposado tequila
1 ozcampari
1 ozsweet vermouth
Orange slicegarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Add tequila, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass.
2Add ice and stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4Garnish with an orange slice.

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History & Origin

Part of the widespread trend of spirit-swapping classic cocktails, the Tequila Negroni emerged as bartenders explored agave spirits' compatibility with Italian aperitivos. The reposado tequila's barrel-aged character complements Campari's bitterness while adding distinctive agave and pepper notes absent in the gin original.

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