bits + bites
Katie Kelly
This Aperol Negroni is the perfect twist on the traditional Negroni recipe. If you don't like Campari bitters, but you want an easy cocktail recipe this is for you!
A Negroni is an Italian cocktail made of one part gin, one part rosso/red vermouth (which is a fortified wine), and one part Campari with an orange peel garnish. It's an Italian aperitivo made as a pre-dinner drink.
They are both bitter liqueurs, but Aperol is a bit sweeter than Campari.
Should a negroni be shaken or stirred? A Negroni should be stirred! I like to add a large ice cube and stir until it's chilled. If you want to get super fancy you can make it in a cocktail shaker and then using a cocktail strainer, strain it into a cocktail glass with a large ice cube. Can I substitute Aperol for Campari in a Negroni? Absolutely! Substituting Aperol for Campari in a Negroni is a great way to sweeten up the typical Negroni. Is Aperol sweeter than Campari? Yes, it is!