The Gin Negroni Sbagliato – The Elegant Mistake

The Negroni Sbagliato is an unexpected, sparkling variation of the famous Negroni cocktail. Its name literally means "mistaken Negroni" in Italian, as it originated from a preparation error where prosecco accidentally replaced gin. In our revisited version, gin returns to the mix to retain its classic boldness while adding sparkling finesse. Red vermouth and the distinctive bitterness of an Italian bitter perfectly balance the flavors. This cocktail is original, elegant, and easy to prepare.

• 1 oz gin
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 oz chilled prosecco
• Garnish: orange slice or orange zest

1. Fill an old-fashioned or whiskey glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the gin and sweet vermouth.
3. Top with chilled prosecco.
4. Gently stir with a bar spoon.
5. Garnish with an orange slice or zest.

- For extra bitterness, add a few drops of orange bitters.
- Substitute prosecco with crémant or champagne for a French twist.
- Choose a citrus-forward gin to enhance the fruity notes.

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