White Negroni

INTRODUCING THE WHITE NEGRONI

A White Negroni is a fresh take on the classic… literally. While it’s paler in colour, it’s certainly not in flavour! We use Beefeater Zesty Lemon Gin for our version of the White Negroni to add extra zest and tartness to this summery aperitif.

GARNISHING A WHITE NEGRONI

No cocktail is complete without a garnish. They add extra appeal as well as enhancing the aroma and taste of your tipple. A White Negroni is usually garnished with a lemon twist. You can either use a channel knife or a simple peeler to get a strip of lemon peel. Twirl it round a straw or skewer to give it that attractive twist.

SUBSTITUTES FOR SUZE

Suze is a French aperitif used in a White Negroni. But don’t worry if you’re having trouble finding some, as you can make a White Negroni without it. Suze can be substituted with several similar bitters, such as Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Cocchi Americano or Salers.

THE HISTORY OF THE WHITE NEGRONI

The White Negroni can be dated back to 2001, when it was created by British bartender, Wayne Collins. Collins was at VinExpo, a beverage trade show in France, when he first revealed this modern classic to the world. This helped spread the word amongst others in the trade, and made the White Negroni popular all over the world, including at the legendary New York cocktail bar, Pegu Club.

WHITE VS CLASSIC: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

So how exactly does a White Negroni differ from the original? Simply by swapping the Campari for Suze and the Sweet Vermouth for Lillet Blanc. While these swaps do change the character and colour of a classic Negroni, they keep it within the same vibe, as there’s still the same ratio of bitter and sweet, and the gin of course is a constant!

Lillet Blanc and our Beefeater Zesty Lemon Gin give the White Negroni a light citrus flavour, that favours a lemon peel garnish over the traditional orange used in a classic Negroni recipe.