Aperitivo · Gin
Cardinale
A drier, sharper Negroni.
More gin, dry vermouth instead of sweet, a lighter touch of Campari — the Negroni for people who like their bitterness bracing.
Ingredients
- Gin40 ml
- Dry Vermouth20 ml
- Bitter Campari10 ml
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon zest.
Method
- 1Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well.
- 2Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
The lesson
Dry vs sweet vermouth isn't interchangeable — it flips a drink from lush to lean. Vermouth is an ingredient, not an afterthought.
