Cocktail
Kingston Negroni
How to make a Kingston Negroni - the Jamaican rum version of the Negroni with Jamaican rum, Campari and sweet vermouth. Bittersweet, spicy and tropical.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Kingston Negroni is the tropical reinterpretation of the Italian classic: aromatic Jamaican rum replaces the gin and brings spicy depth to the bittersweet interplay of Campari and vermouth. A drink for everyone who already loves the Negroni and wants to rediscover it.
Instructions
- Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- Add Jamaican rum, Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts.
- Stir cold with the bar spoon for about 20 seconds.
- Express an orange twist over the glass.
- Drop the twist in as garnish and serve.
Garnish: Orange twist
Pro tip: Use a funky Jamaican rum with bold esters - the typical hogo note lifts the bitter Negroni to a whole new aroma level.
Frequently asked questions
Who invented the Kingston Negroni?
The drink comes from bartender Joaquin Simo and replaces the gin of the classic Negroni with aromatic Jamaican rum.
Which rum works best?
A funky Jamaican rum such as Smith and Cross with a high ester content provides the typically spicy, tropical note.
How does it differ from the classic Negroni?
The rum makes the Kingston Negroni fuller, spicier and more tropical, while the bittersweet base balance is preserved.
Ingredients
- Jamaican rum (aromatic)3 cl
- Campari3 cl
- Sweet vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)3 cl
- Orange twist1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
