The Negroni is a classic gin cocktail. And whilst we love to stay true to original recipes, we also love mixing things up every now and then.
So why not stir things up with these Negroni variations. We’ve taken the classic three ingredients and given them a modern edge, Beefeater style.
Here’s our favourite twists on the Negroni cocktail.
Are there different types of Negroni?
The original Negroni recipe dates back to the early 1900s, containing just gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. But since then, there’s been so many different types of alternative variations, some of which have become classics in their own right.
Popular examples include the Boulevardier which swaps gin for whisky, and the White Negroni which uses Suze and Lillet Blanc to create a lighter, citrusy serve. The Negroni Sbagliato is another famous twist, pouring Prosecco in place of gin for a sparkling alternative.
Find out more about the Negroni’s history.
Best Negroni cocktail variations
WHITE NEGRONI
The classic Negroni just got lighter. This bold serve swaps orange tanginess for zesty lemon in this refreshing, summer serve. Make a White Negroni and do things differently.
Ingredients
○ 30ml Beefeater Zesty Lemon Gin
○ 30ml Lillet Blanc
○ 25ml Suze
○ 5ml Italicus
○ Lemon twist garnish
Method
Step 1. Pour all ingredients into a glass over ice and stir well.
Step 2. Peel a lemon to get a thin lemon twist and garnish.
CHILLI CHOCOLATE NEGRONI
Add a sweet and spicy twist to the classic recipe with this Chilli Chocolate Negroni! With chilli infused Campari, it’s got serious kick. For extra garnish points, dip your glass into melted chocolate to coat the rim.
Ingredients
○ 30ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 30ml Chilli Infused Campari
○ 15ml Creme de Cacao
○ 15ml Sweet Vermouth
○ 2 Dashes Chocolate Bitters
Method
Step 1. Soak chillis with campari in a sealed container (the longer the stronger!)
Step 2. Mix ingredients over ice and pour into the glass.
Step 3. Garnish with a fresh chilli.
THE POMEGRANATE NEGRONI
Adding 10ml of pomegranate juice turns this classic into a fruitier version. Top with soda for a refreshing take on an Americano.
Ingredients
○ 40ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 30ml Campari
○ 25ml Lillet Blanc
○ 10ml Pomegranate Juice
○ 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Method
Step 1. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and add ice.
Step 2. Stir until chilled.
Step 3. Strain into glass and add ice.
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BLOOD ORANGE NEGRONI
Orange works exceptionally well in a Negroni – the original recipe calls for Campari after all, a bitter aperitif that contains intense orange flavours among those of rhubarb and spice. If you like the orange tang, give this Blood Orange Negroni a go.
Ingredients
○ 30ml Beefeater Blood Orange Gin
○ 30ml Italian Bitter Aperitivo
○ 30ml Sweet Vermouth
○ Orange wedge garnish
Method
Step 1. Pour all ingredients into a rocks glass over ice and stir well until chilled.
Step 2. Garnish with an orange wedge and serve.
THE FROZEN NEGRONI
If you’re after a real showstopper then this frozen version is a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds. If you haven’t got the right kind of mould, just skip the freezing section and mix the ingredients as you would in a classic.
Ingredients
○ 25ml Beefeater Blood Orange Gin
○ 25ml Lillet Blanc
○ 25ml Campari
○ 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Method
Step 1. Take a large ice sphere mould and fill to the very top with water through the hole in the top.
Step 2. Place the mould in the freezer for roughly two hours, after which gently flip the mould and leave for another two hours.
Step 3. Using a syringe, gently perforate the ice at the top of the mould and remove excess water from the centre of the sphere.
Step 4. Prepare negroni by combining ingredients in a mixing glass and stirring over ice.
Step 5. Use a syringe to inject the negroni into the sphere. The sphere can be left in the freezer for as long as one likes.
NEGRONI BIANCO
An Italian inspired twist on an Italian classic. The Lillet Blanc and the bergamot-led Italicus give an even smoother feel.
Ingredients
○ 25ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 25ml Italicus
○ 25ml Lillet Blanc
○ Green Olives
Method
Step 1. Add each of the ingredients into a mixing glass and add ice.
Step 2. Stir until chilled.
Step 3. Strain into glass and add ice.
Step 4. Garnish with green olives.
HOT NEGRONI
If you like things hot, then this warm Negroni variation is going to be right up your street. Comforting, refreshing and perfect for cosy winter’s evenings, this is a seasonal cocktail you’ll be making again and again. Adding chamomile tea to this Hot Negroni recipe makes for the perfect nightcap.
Ingredients
○ 25ml Beefeater Blood Orange Gin
○ 25ml Campari
○ 25ml Sweet Vermouth
○ Top up with Chamomile Tea
○ Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheel to garnish
○ Cinnamon Stick to garnish
Method
Step 1. Add gin, campari and sweet vermouth to a mug.
Step 2. Top up with fresh, hot chamomile tea and stir together.
Step 3. Garnish with a blood orange wheel and cinnamon stick. Stir and sip slowly!
CYNAR NEGRONI
If you like the bittersweet tang of a classic Negroni, then make sure to give this twist a try. Using the Italian liqueur Cynar instead of Campari, this recipe brings much more of a herbal, botanical taste, offering more of a dark brown colour than the classic rich red. The perfect aperitif.
Ingredients
○ 30ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 30ml Cynar
○ 30ml Sweet Vermouth
○ Lemon peel garnish
Method
Step 1. Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass and add ice.
Step 2. Stir until chilled.
Step 3. Strain into glass and add ice.
Step 4. Garnish with a lemon peel rind.
GLORIA
The Negroni meets a Martini in this classy old school cocktail. Dating back to the 1940s, the Gloria has a similar base to the Negroni’s gin, Campari and vermouth combination. But this time swaps dry vermouth for sweet, adding a touch of orange liqueur.
Ingredients
○ 45ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 15ml Cynar
○ 15ml Dry Vermouth
○ 15ml Grand Marnier
○ Orange twist to garnish
Method
Step 1. Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass and add ice.
Step 2. Stir until chilled for at least 30 seconds.
Step 3. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist.
Strawberry rhubarb negroni
A fruity, slightly tart twist on the classic, this Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni brings a fresh, seasonal edge to the serve. The natural sweetness of strawberry pairs beautifully with the sharpness of rhubarb, softening the bitterness while still keeping that signature Negroni depth.
It’s vibrant, well-balanced and perfect for when you want something a little lighter without losing the character of the original.
Ingredients
○ 35ml Rhubarb infused Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 35ml Strawberry infused Campari
○ 25ml Sweet Vermouth
Method
Step 1. The night before you want to serve your cocktail, cut two large rhubarbs stalks into inch-long pieces and leave them to soak overnight in an airtight container with a full bottle of Beefeater London Dry Gin.
Step 2. The night before you want to serve your cocktail, you’ll also need to soak an ounce of freeze dried strawberries overnight in an airtight container with a full bottle of Campari.
Step 3. Pour your ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
Step 4. Mix gently to combine.
Step 5. Pour over ice into a rocks glass.
Step 6. Garnish with a twist of rhubarb.
negroni SOUR
If you like your Negroni with a smoother, more rounded finish, this is the one to try. The Negroni Sour adds a silky texture and a subtle citrus lift, softening the bitterness while enhancing the cocktail’s complexity.
It’s a more indulgent take on the original with a light, velvety foam that makes it feel just that little bit more elevated.
Ingredients
○ 25ml Beefeater London Dry Gin
○ 25ml Campari
○ 25ml Sweet Vermouth
○ 25ml Lemon Juice
○ 15ml Simple sugar syrup
○ 1 Egg white
Method
Step 1. Pour the gin and all other ingredients into a shaker with ice.
Step 2. Shake hard until ice cold and well combined.
Step 3. Pour into a rocks glass with ice.
Step 4. Garnish with an orange wheel.
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