The Negroni Sbagliato is an accidental masterpiece born from a brilliant mistake. 'Sbagliato' means 'mistaken' or 'broken' in Italian, and this lighter, sparkling take on the classic Negroni emerged when a bartender at Bar Basso in Milan erroneously grabbed a bottle of Prosecco instead of gin. The result is a vibrant, bitter-sweet, and wonderfully refreshing aperitivo, perfect for warm evenings or pre-dinner enjoyment.
Negroni Sbagliato Ingredients
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 3-4 oz Chilled Prosecco (or other Sparkling White Wine)
- Orange Slice (for Garnish)
How to Make A Negroni Sbagliato
- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with a large ice cube or several regular cubes.
- Pour in the Campari and sweet vermouth.
- Top generously with chilled Prosecco.
- Gently stir once or twice to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
The key to a perfect Sbagliato is using well-chilled Prosecco and stirring gently to maintain its effervescence. The large ice cube helps keep the drink colder longer without over-diluting.
Negroni Sbagliato Riff
Elevate your Sbagliato by exploring different types of vermouth – a more herbaceous or fruit-forward sweet vermouth can subtly change the profile. You can also try swapping out Campari for another amaro like Aperol for a slightly mellower version. You can also add a dash of orange bitters before the Prosecco for an extra layer of citrus aroma, or garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel for a brighter, more aromatic finish.
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