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Equal-parts gin classic

Negroni

Equal parts gin, bitter aperitivo and sweet vermouth with a firm finish.

Short answer

A classic Negroni is a stirred, equal-parts cocktail. Kokto’s published one-serving build uses 30 ml gin, 30 ml Campari and 30 ml sweet vermouth, served over fresh ice with an optional orange peel.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
Ratio1 : 1 : 1
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto governed catalogHow we review recipes

One serving

Negroni ingredients

The equal-parts ratio makes the recipe easy to scale. For a single drink, use 30 ml or 1 oz of each core ingredient.

Negroni ingredients in ml, cl, oz and parts
Ingredientmlclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Campari30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Sweet vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Orange peelOptional——Garnish

Method

How to make a Negroni

Stirring chills and dilutes the drink while keeping its texture clear and controlled.

  1. 01

    Fill a mixing glass with fresh ice.

  2. 02

    Add 30 ml gin, 30 ml Campari and 30 ml sweet vermouth.

  3. 03

    Stir until the outside of the mixing glass feels thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Place fresh ice in a rocks glass.

  5. 05

    Strain the chilled drink over the fresh ice.

  6. 06

    Express the optional orange peel over the surface, add it to the glass and serve.

Tasting profile

Bittersweet, herbal and spirit-forward.

Kokto editorial taste profile for this exact house build. The scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessMedium · 3/5
  • SournessVery low · 1/5
  • BitternessDominant · 5/5
  • StrengthDominant · 5/5
  • FreshnessLow · 2/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Gin supplies the botanical base, Campari brings the dominant bitter-orange edge, and sweet vermouth rounds the drink with sweetness and aromatic wine character. Because the recipe is equal parts, changing any bottle can noticeably change the balance.

Choose the right build

Negroni: ingredient choices

Is a Negroni equal parts?

Yes: this build uses 30 ml each of gin, red bitter aperitif and sweet vermouth. For a bourbon-based relative, compare the Boulevardier’s full recipe rather than assuming its proportions are identical.

Compare Boulevardier: ingredients and measures

Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Negroni

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

Quick answers

Negroni questions

What is a Negroni made from?

This Kokto build uses equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, plus an optional orange peel.

What does a Negroni taste like?

Expect pronounced bitterness, moderate sweetness, botanical and orange notes, and a strong spirit-forward finish.

Should a Negroni be shaken or stirred?

Stir this build with ice, then strain it over fresh ice. The Kokto catalog and IBA reference both use a stirred preparation.

Can I replace Campari or sweet vermouth?

You can make a related bitter, stirred drink, but the flavor, sweetness, bitterness and identity will change. Treat that as a reviewed variation rather than an invisible one-for-one swap.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Kokto shows its reviewed equal-parts house build. The IBA page is the named classic reference; Kokto uses an orange peel while the current IBA page specifies half an orange slice.

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