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Negroni Week Starts June 2nd! And here's a Mezcal variation called Viva Negroni!

May 27, 2014 by elana 5 Comments

Viva Negroni! for Negroni Week // stirandstrain.comNegroni Week is almost upon us folks. Starting June 2nd through the 8th, bars across the country will be donating proceeds from every Negroni or Negroni variation that they serve all in the name of charity. Drink and be good to your fellow man. More info can be found on here (Imbibe and Campari are putting the whole shindig together).

Find a local bar and help participate for a good cause. You’re out drinking anyways.Viva Negroni! for Negroni Week // stirandstrain.com

While I also will be out and about that week seeing what Los Angeles bars have concocted, I’m also offering up a favorite variation here on the site that you can try all year round.

I’ve swapped out the gin with mezcal (because I can’t help myself), and the sweet vermouth with Amaro Nonino (I don’t need a reason other than to tell you I love this stuff). The Campari stays the same.Viva Negroni! for Negroni Week // stirandstrain.com

Viva Negroni!
1 ounce Vida Organic Mezcal
1 ounce Amaro Nonino
3/4 ounce Campari

orange peel for garnish

In a mixing glass 2/3 filled with ice, stir together the mezcal, amaro and Campari. Strain into a chilled rocks glass. Express orange oils over the ice and plop the peel in the glass.

Bright, juicy citrus battles it out with the mezcal and licorice on the nose. The first sip is rich, smooth with a not subtle bitter hit from the Campari immediately with the earthiness of the mezcal right behind. Campari can really stand up to the aggressive nature of the smoke in a mezcal and I love pairing them here. The Amaro Nonino adds some spice and complexity, as well as a nice mouthfeel to the whole drink.

Do you have a favorite Negroni variation? Or do you prefer the old tried and true recipe? Also, don’t forget that Stir & Strain is running a GIVEAWAY (check it out and enter).

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  1. Todd

    May 29, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Just sat down…now getting up to make this. You’re the best, Elana. That is all.

    Reply
    • elana

      June 1, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      Thanks Todd! I really hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Tony G.

    June 12, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    Love your blog. Great pics and great glassware. Keep up the good work.

    Reply
  3. Lauret

    June 6, 2017 at 11:23 am

    Looking for a spicy bourbon drink for a July 2nd wedding…… groom likes bourbon and spicy

    Reply

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    May 29, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    […] year I switched out the gin with mezcal, but this year we’re keeping the gin but adding in some extra flavor goodness. Like coconut. […]

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