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Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni)

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In this spin on the classic Negroni, a splash of homemade blueberry simple syrup adds a little vigor to the mix. Deep violet in color, blueberry simple syrup is just as intense in flavor as it is in hue. A touch of this sweet-tart little elixir provides a subtle, yet unmistakeable, new dimension to the drink. Need a little mid-summer lift? Stir up a Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni).

Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni) in an old fashioned glass sitting on a lattice style black metal table with greenery in the background.

This variation on the Negroni calls for blueberry simple syrup. Super easy to prepare, this incredibly versatile syrup is great for enhancing all sorts of things beyond the realm of cocktails...such as lemonade and iced tea, ice cream sodas, and a variety of desserts.

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Ingredients for a Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni)

Ingredients for blueberry Negroni.
  • gin (London dry style)
  • Cappelletti (or Campari)
  • sweet vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
  • blueberry simple syrup

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Clear liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a small steel cocktail shaker next to a bottle of Botanist gin.

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add the gin.

Light reddish liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a small steel cocktail shaker next to a bottle of Cappelletti.

Then add the Cappelletti.

Brown liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a small steel cocktail shaker next to a bottle of Carpano Antica sweet vermouth.

Next add the sweet vermouth.

Dark violet liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a small steel cocktail shaker next to a small bottle of dark violet liquid.

Finally, add the blueberry simple syrup.

Ice cubes being dropped into a small steel cocktail shaker sitting on a brown tile counter next to a long metal spoon.

Toss in some ice.

Dark red liquid with ice being stirred with a long metal spoon in a small steel cocktail shaker sitting on a brown tile counter.

Stir until very cold.

Red liquid being poured from a steel cocktail shaker over a large ice cube in an old fashioned glass sitting on a brown tile counter.

Strain into an old fashioned glass with a very large ice cube.

Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni) in an old fashioned glass sitting on a lattice style black metal table with greenery in the background.

Serve immediately.

Hint: In case you are unfamiliar with Cappelletti, it is a wonderful wine based bitter aperitif. The flavor profile is similar to Campari, but noticeably a bit lighter and more balanced. It is also colored naturally, instead of artificially, with carmine. Long story short, I highly recommend giving Cappelletti a try in your next Negroni....blueberry or otherwise.

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Dark red liquid and large ice cube in an old fashioned glass sitting on a lattice style black metal table with greenery in the background.
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Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni)

In this spin on the classic Negroni, a splash of homemade blueberry simple syrup adds a little vigor to the mix. Deep violet in color, the flavor of blueberry simple syrup is equally intense in flavor as it is in hue. This sweet-tart little elixir provides a subtle, yet unmistakeable, new dimension to the drink. Need a little mid-summer lift? Stir up a Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni). 
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword cocktail, easy, wild blueberries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce gin London dry style
  • 1 ounce Cappelletti (or Campari)
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
  • ½ ounce blueberry simple syrup

Instructions

  • In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add the gin, Cappelletti, sweet vermouth, and blueberry simple syrup.
  • Toss in some ice and stir until very cold.
  • Strain into an old fashioned glass with a very large ice cube and serve immediately.

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