A truly bewitching take on the classic, the Witches' Negroni brings some delicious depth, plus a little bit of mystery, to the mix. Apart from the usual components of a Negroni, you just need one little extra ingredient to concoct this magical tasting brew...a bright yellow splash of Strega Liqueur. This distinctive bittersweet liqueur is an Italian invention containing about 70 different botanicals, including saffron, mint, and juniper. Also known as the "witches liqueur," its unique flavor profile adds some fascinating dimension to the flavor profile of this drink. While Strega is fabulous on its own, it also just so happens to perfectly complement the traditional components of a Negroni. As "Old Blue Eyes" famously crooned, you might just say...it's witchcraft.

Witches' Negroni in an old fashioned glass.

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Ingredients for a Witches' Negroni

gin (London dry style)
Cappelletti (or Campari)
sweet vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
Strega
dried (or fresh) orange wheel

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions for a Witches' Negroni

Steel measuring jigger being held over a mixing glass with ice next to a bottle of Tanqueray gin.

Toss some ice into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, and pour in the gin.

Pale red liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a mixing glass with ice next to a bottle of Cappelletti.

Then add the Cappelletti.

Reddish liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a mixing glass with ice next to a bottle of sweet vermouth.

Next add the sweet vermouth.

Yellow liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a mixing glass with reddish liquid and ice next to a bottle of Strega.

Finally, add the Strega.

Reddish liquid and ice being stirred in a mixing glass with a long metal bar spoon.

Stir until very cold, at least 30 seconds.

Dark reddish liquid being strained from a mixing glass over a large sphere of ice in an old fashioned glass.

Strain into an old fashioned glass over some fresh ice, preferably one large cube or sphere.

Garnish and serve immediately.

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When it comes to measuring the Strega for this cocktail, feel free to experiment with the proportion to suit your individual taste...you can certainly use a little less, or perhaps a bit more, than half an ounce....depending on just how witchy you may prefer your drink!

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Witches' Negroni

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword classic, cocktail, easy, Halloween, Negroni variation, quick

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

1 ounce London dry gin (preferably Tanqueray)
1 ounce Cappelletti or Campari
1 ounce sweet red vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
½ ounce Strega
dried or fresh orange wheel

Instructions

Toss some ice into a mixing glass (or cocktail shaker).
Add the gin, Cappelletti or Campari, sweet red vermouth, and Strega.
Stir until very cold, at least 30 seconds.
Strain into an old fashioned glass over fresh ice, preferably one large cube or sphere.
Garnish and serve immediately.