Cocktail
Cardinale
How to make a Cardinale - the dry variant of the Negroni with gin, Campari and dry vermouth instead of red. Bitter, elegant and quickly stirred.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Cardinale is the dry sister of the Negroni: with dry instead of red vermouth it becomes noticeably more bitter and spirit-forward. An elegant, bitter aperitif for everyone who likes it less sweet.
Instructions
- Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- Add gin, Campari and dry vermouth.
- Stir cold with the bar spoon for about 20 seconds.
- Express an orange twist over the glass.
- Drop the twist into the glass as garnish.
Garnish: Orange twist
Pro tip: Use a robust London Dry Gin - it gives the dry Cardinale the necessary structure against the bitter Campari.
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes the Cardinale from the Negroni?
The Cardinale uses dry instead of red vermouth and more gin, which makes it noticeably more bitter and less sweet.
Is the Cardinale stirred or shaken?
Like the Negroni it consists of clear, spirit-forward ingredients and is therefore always stirred.
Which gin works best?
A classic London Dry Gin with a strong juniper note pairs ideally with Campari and dry vermouth.
Ingredients
- Gin4 cl
- Campari2 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)2 cl
- Orange twist1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
