Winter Negroni
There is some preparation involved in making a winter negroni at home...
This seasonal twist on a classic negroni cocktail recipe is the perfect drink to enjoy when cool nights begin to set in.
- 195g caster sugar
- 1 orange, cut into 5mm slices, plus juice of 2 oranges
- 1 tbs juniper berries (optional)
- Ice cubes, to serve
- 1 cup (250ml) gin
- 1 cup (250ml) red vermouth
- 1 cup (250ml) Campari
Place 1/2 cup (110g) sugar in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of orange slices in sugar. Grease a large non-stick frypan and place over medium heat. Add orange slices and cook, turning once, for 2-3 minutes each side or until dark and caramelised. Transfer to a tray lined with baking paper and cool completely.
Place juniper, orange juice and remaining 85g caster sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Combine gin, vermouth and Campari in a large jug. Divide among glasses, top with warm syrup and caramelised orange, and serve immediately.
