This year-round drink is great before dinner, but is a good after-dinner choice as well. Bartender Tom Walker says it is a very personal drink and he likes to prepare his the traditional way with equal parts Boodles Gin, vermouth and Campari. Good gin can stand up to the other two ingredients, no problem. Ice cold and with a large orange peel will having you sipping this all summer long.

Negroni

Tom Walker

Negroni Cocktail: A timeless classic featuring Boodles Gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, garnished with a zesty orange peel. This balanced blend of bitter and sweet makes for a perfect aperitif!

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Prep Time 6

Total Time 6

Course Aperitif

Cuisine Italian

Servings cocktail

Calories

Ingredients

1 oz Boodles Gin
1 oz sweet vermouth
1 oz Campari
Orange peel , for garnish

Instructions

ADD all ingredients to a rocks glass.
TOP with ice (the more the better).
GARNISH with an orange twist and serve.

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Notes

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):

Calories: Approx. 190 Carbohydrates: Approx. 14g

Sugars: Approx. 9g Proteins: Minimal (negligible) Fats: Minimal (negligible) Fiber: Minimal (negligible)

Vitamins:

Vitamin C: Approx. 0.5mg (from the orange peel garnish)

Minerals:

Calcium: Minimal (negligible)
Iron: Minimal (negligible)
Potassium: Approx. 20mg (mainly from sweet vermouth and Campari)
Sodium: Approx. 2mg

This cocktail is a bold, classic drink with moderate calories and a moderate amount of natural sugars, perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif.

Keyword Aperitif, cocktail, Italian

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British-born Tom Walker is a New York City bartender and brand advocate for Boodles Gin, the perfectly balanced London Dry Gin. As a supporter of Boodles, Tom engages with media on behalf of the brand and educates both press and consumers about Boodles Gin and the category as a whole. Prior to his current role, Tom graduated university in England with a journalism degree, but decided instead to pursue his passion for working in the service industry. After stints in Newcastle and Brisbane (Australia), Tom moved to Edinburgh, Scotland to work for the critically acclaimed and most distinguished bar, Bramble Bar & Lounge. It was here where he honed his bartending skills and developed a true love of gin. He took his craft to the historic and prestigious American Bar at London’s famous hotel, The Savoy. Tom is recognized as the winner of the 2014 Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition, where he represented the United Kingdom and took home the top prize with his cocktail, “Maid in Cuba.” Looking for his next big adventure, Tom packed his bags and moved across the pond to New York City where he can be found working with the amazing team at Fresh Kills.

Negroni Cocktail