Negroni: Ingredients and Cost
The Negroni requires exactly three bottles. Here's what they are, how much you'll use, and how to find the cheapest combination across retailers.
The three ingredients
A Negroni is equal parts gin (25–30ml), Campari (25–30ml), and sweet red vermouth (25–30ml), stirred over ice and strained into a glass with an orange twist. That's it.
Which gin
A classic London Dry gin is the traditional choice — Beefeater, Tanqueray, or Gordon's. Hendrick's adds cucumber and rose notes. For a floral Negroni, try Bombay Sapphire. The price range is wide: from £16 for Gordon's to £32+ for Hendrick's per 700ml.
Which Campari
Campari comes in one style — there's no premium substitute. A 700ml bottle costs around £15–£22 depending on the retailer and delivers around 20 Negronis.
Which sweet vermouth
Martini Rosso is the most affordable and widely available. Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino is considered superior but costs more. A 750ml bottle of Martini Rosso costs about £8–£12 and makes approximately 25 Negronis.
Cost per Negroni
At budget prices (Gordon's gin, Campari, Martini Rosso): approximately £1.50–£2 per Negroni. With premium gin (Hendrick's): approximately £2.50–£3.50 per drink. Compare that to £12–£18 in a cocktail bar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you make a perfect Negroni?
- Stir equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth with plenty of ice for 20–30 seconds. The stirring dilutes and chills the drink without introducing air bubbles. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an expressed orange twist.
- What is a Boulevardier?
- A Boulevardier is a Negroni variation that replaces gin with bourbon whiskey. It's richer and slightly sweeter — a perfect winter variation.
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