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Italian Negroni Sbagliato
The 'Mistaken' Negroni. A happy accident that replaces the heavy gin with sparkling Prosecco, creating a lighter, bubbly, highly drinkable aperitivo.
- Prep
- 4 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 4 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- italian
Ingredients
Scaled for 1 serving
- Campari
- Sweet Vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)
- Prosecco (chilled)
- ice cubes
- orange slice
Equipment
- Rocks glass or wine glass
- Bar spoon
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Glass
Fill a rocks glass (or a wine glass) with plenty of fresh ice.
- 2
Measure Campari
Pour 1.5 oz (45ml) of Campari into the glass.
- 3
Measure Vermouth
Pour 1.5 oz (45ml) of Sweet Vermouth into the glass.
- 4
Stir Base
Stir the Campari and Vermouth together for about 10 seconds to chill them.
- 5
The Mistake
Instead of adding gin (as you would for a Negroni), grab the Prosecco.
- 6
Add Prosecco
Top the drink with 1.5 oz to 2 oz of chilled Prosecco.
- 7
Gentle Stir
Stir very gently just once to lift the red spirits without destroying the bubbles.
- 8
Cut Garnish
Cut a half-moon slice of a fresh orange.
- 9
Garnish
Slide the orange slice down the side of the glass.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately. It is much lower in alcohol than a standard Negroni, making it perfect for daytime drinking.
Cooking Tips
- Because the Prosecco adds volume and bubbles, you don't need to stir this as long to dilute it as you would a classic Negroni.
- Always pour the Prosecco last to preserve the carbonation.
Variations
- Varying the ratio: Some prefer 1 part Campari, 1 part Vermouth, and 2 parts Prosecco for a taller, lighter drink.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- Invented in the 1970s at Bar Basso in Milan when bartender Mirko Stocchetto accidentally grabbed a bottle of Prosecco instead of Gin while making a Negroni.
Nutrition Estimate
160 calories · 0g protein · 14g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fiber per serving
