Vim and Violet (AKA Blueberry Negroni)

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.

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

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.