Christmas means coming together with the people you love most in the world. Usually lots of food is involved – and, probably, a few drinks, as well! If you've become tired of the same old cocktails and drinks that are served every year and want to try something new then you've come to the right place. Today, we have a recipe for an Italian cocktail that's sure to be a hit, whether it's served at a party or as you sit around the fire with family. Negroni Sbagliato is a variation of the classic Negroni cocktail. “Sbagliato”, meaning “mistake”, refers to the origins of the drink which was invented in Milan. Why not find a vacation rental in Milan and try it in its spiritual home first? If you can't wait quite that long, read on and try it at home first!
The Negroni was, supposedly, invented in Florence in 1919 at Caffè Casoni, now called Caffè Giacosa, when Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender, to strengthen his favourite cocktail. His regular Americano, was suddenly transformed by adding gin rather than the normal soda water. To help differentiate between the old and new, the bartender also added an orange garnish rather than the typical lemon garnish of the Americano. After the cocktail skyrocketed in popularity, the Negroni Family founded Negroni Distillerie in Treviso, Italy, and produced a ready-made version of the drink, sold as Antico Negroni 1919.
The Negroni Sbagliato, on the other hand, was invented at the legendary Bar Basso in Milan. When making a Negroni, spumante was grabbed instead of gin, by accident. Once again, a small change made an entirely new drink and another hit was born. The drink then became the bar's signature cocktail.
The Negroni was, supposedly, invented in Florence in 1919 at Caffè Casoni, now called Caffè Giacosa, when Count Camillo Negroni asked the bartender, to strengthen his favourite cocktail. His regular Americano, was suddenly transformed by adding gin rather than the normal soda water. To help differentiate between the old and new, the bartender also added an orange garnish rather than the typical lemon garnish of the Americano. After the cocktail skyrocketed in popularity, the Negroni Family founded Negroni Distillerie in Treviso, Italy, and produced a ready-made version of the drink, sold as Antico Negroni 1919.
The Negroni Sbagliato, on the other hand, was invented at the legendary Bar Basso in Milan. When making a Negroni, spumante was grabbed instead of gin, by accident. Once again, a small change made an entirely new drink and another hit was born. The drink then became the bar's signature cocktail.
Ingredients
1 shot of Martini Rosso
1 shot of Campari Bitter
2 shots of spumante/champagne
Method
Simply pour all of the ingredients over ice and stir.
As easy as that you've got a delicious cocktail to serve. It's particularly good for brunch but you can serve it whenever you like over the festive season in Italy and elsewhere.
1 shot of Martini Rosso
1 shot of Campari Bitter
2 shots of spumante/champagne
Method
Simply pour all of the ingredients over ice and stir.
As easy as that you've got a delicious cocktail to serve. It's particularly good for brunch but you can serve it whenever you like over the festive season in Italy and elsewhere.
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