Negroni Sbagliato is a lighter and sparkling version of the classic Negroni. The use of prosecco instead of gin gives it a more fresh and easy-drinking character. The balance of Aperol or Campari and vermouth, combined with the vivacity of sparkling wine, creates the perfect aperitif cocktail.
The story of Negroni Sbagliato begins with a pleasant "mistake" in Milan, Italy, in the 1970s. Mirko Stocchetto, a bartender at the famous Bar Basso, was preparing a classic Negroni one day when he accidentally reached for a prosecco bottle instead of a gin bottle. After the cocktail is made, the result is unexpectedly balanced and refreshing. This small mistake soon turns into one of the bar's most popular drinks.
The Italian word "sbagliato" means "wrongly made". The cocktail takes its name precisely from this accident. But this mistake actually gives the Negroni family a new character. The use of prosecco instead of gin turns the cocktail into a lighter, frothy, aperitif-style drink. That's why it has become very popular, especially among cocktails drunk before dinner.
“In life, sometimes the steps we think are wrong lead us to the right places.”
Over time, the Negroni Sbagliato has become part of classic cocktail menus not only in Italy but in many bars around the world. It is considered the perfect choice for those who love the strong and bitter character of the Negroni but are looking for a lighter alternative. Sometimes the best ideas come not from planning, but from a small mistake.
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Ingredients
Unit System
30 mlCampari
30 mlSweet Vermouth
30 mlProsecco
·Ice
Orangeslice or orange peel (garnish)
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Method
1
Fill an old fashioned glass with ice.
2
Add the Campari and sweet vermouth.
3
Top with prosecco and stir gently.
4
Garnish with an orange slice or orange peel and serve.
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Bartender Tips
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Squeeze the orange peel over the glass - the aroma of the cocktail is noticeably richer.
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Add the Prosecco last - don't over-mix it so that it retains its frothy texture.
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Use large ice cubes - the drink will stay balanced longer.
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