GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES INGREDIENTS: Negroni

Negroni: Italian elegance in a glass

History and Tradition

The Negroni is much more than just a cocktail: it is a piece of Italian history. Born at the beginning of the 20th century, this drink represents a perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness, a harmonious marriage between gin, red vermouth and bitters. His creation is linked to the figure of Count Camillo Negroni, who asked to strengthen his Americano with a touch of gin, giving life to a timeless classic.

The art of preparation

The preparation of the Negroni requires precision and attention to detail. Each ingredient must be carefully dosed to maintain theequilibrium of the cocktail. The choice of gin, vermouth and bitters, as well as how they are mixed, are crucial to achieving the distinctive flavor and visual elegance of the Negroni.

Moscow Mule: A fusion of culture and freshness

Origins and evolution

The Moscow Mule is a cocktail that embodies a piece of American and Russian history. Born in the 1940s in the United States, this drink is the result of a happy encounter between Russian vodka and American ginger beer, enriched by the freshness of lime. Its invention is often credited to entrepreneur John G. Martin and bar owner Jack Morgan, who were trying to promote vodka and ginger beer.

The magic in presentation

What also sets the Moscow Mule apart is its unique presentation: served in a copper mug, which not only adds a distinctive touch to its appearance, but also helps to keep the drink fresh. The combination of vodka, tangy ginger beer and lime creates a lively and refreshing tasting experience, perfect for hot summer days.

The Negroni and the Moscow Mule are not just two cocktails: they are sensory experiences, capable of transporting those who taste them on a journey through history, culture and the art of mixology. Whether it’s the Italian elegance of the Negroni or the international freshness of the Moscow Mule, both offer a unique experience, making every sip a moment to remember.

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Difficulty
Low
Cost
Medium
Portions
1
Preparation
5 minutes

It was born in 1919 at the Casino bar in Florence created by Count Camillo Negroni, inveterate drinker and lover of the good life, is his trusty barman Fosco.
The count did not like the soda water added to dilute the American, the most popular drink in those years, but the addition of gin.
The story tells of the birth of this cocktail, in fact it is said that one day the count approached the barman, whispered something in his ear and immediately got to work. At the end of this mysterious and under-the-counter mixing he said: “here is your American sig conte”. The scene was repeated over and over again, until some enterprising customers asked the barman about his mysterious doings, what on earth had the count asked for.
The barman confessed that the count had told him "Put a good portion of gin". In the weeks that followed, the drink became very popular.
Hence the evolution of the cocktail in which in its first phase it also had a splash of soda completely eliminated by the subsequent modifications.
Making today the Negroni one of the most drunk drinks in the world.

INGREDIENTS

30 ml Red Vermouth

30 ml Bitter

30 ml Gin

METHOD

To pray a Negroni, take an old fashioned glass, fill it with ice by pouring the ingredients inside:

Bitter

Vermouth

Gin

Stir add a slice of orange.

Cheers 🥃

In preparing the Negroni you can proceed in different ways including omitting the ice at the beginning of the preparation of the drink and then adding it at the end.

CHEF'S ADVICE

I recommend to your negroni a nice squeezed lemon peel (twist) because its essential oils read with all the ingredients making it even more enjoyable.

Drink responsibly, CHEERS 🥃

About the author

Francesco Zimmatore

I am a young bartender increasingly driven by the desire to grow in this sector in all respects: from mixing, at the counter, to the relationship with the customer. During them I had the opportunity to work in different places, which helped me grow in this sector. I would like to have the pleasure of sharing all this with you, CHEERS 🥃

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