Beefeater, Campari, Cocchi & tonic Classic Negroni

At a glance

The Classic, lengthened with tonic for bubbles and a bitter-sweet finish.

Ingredients

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Make it

Ratio1:1:1 + tonic

Method
Add everything except the tonic over cubed ice, top with chilled tonic, then stir once gently.
Ice
Plenty of cubed ice.
Glass
Highball glass.
Garnish
Orange peel.

Temperature and dilution

Serve very cold, with the tonic still lively and the bitter centre clear underneath.

Why add the tonic last?

Tonic goes in last to help preserve its bubbles: too much stirring lets them escape. It brings sweetness and bitterness of its own. Add it chilled, then stir once, gently, to mix.

Taste

Bitterness
Gentle
Bitter
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
Body
Light
Full
Herbal character
Clean
Herbal
Strength feel
Softer
Stronger

Tonic gets a real part in this drink. Its quinine bitterness joins the Campari, while Beefeater keeps the gin’s botanical character in the long, sparkling format. Cocchi supplies the wine support underneath. The tonic you choose can change sweetness and add flavours of its own; a low-sugar bottle can still taste sweet if it uses another sweetener. That is worth remembering when choosing a mixer. A Negroni with tonic gives you another way to enjoy the familiar bottles, with a fourth ingredient that deserves its own attention.

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