Cocktail
Negroni Sbagliato
How to make a Negroni Sbagliato - the sparkling take on the classic, where gin is replaced with sparkling wine. Lighter, zestier and wonderfully bitter.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Negroni Sbagliato is the zesty sister of the classic Negroni: instead of gin, sparkling wine provides a lighter, bubbly note here. Created by a lucky accident in Milan, it is today a popular aperitif for anyone who likes things a little softer.
Instructions
- Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- Add Campari and sweet vermouth to the glass.
- Stir briefly with a bar spoon.
- Top up with well-chilled sparkling wine.
- Stir carefully and garnish with an orange slice.
Garnish: Orange slice
Pro tip: Add the sparkling wine right at the end and only fold it in briefly so the carbonation is preserved.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sbagliato mean?
Sbagliato is Italian for wrong or botched - the drink allegedly came about when a bartender accidentally poured sparkling wine instead of gin into a Negroni.
Which sparkling wine works best?
Dry prosecco is classically used, but a dry sparkling wine or cava works just as well.
Is the Negroni Sbagliato weaker than a regular Negroni?
Yes, since the high-proof gin is replaced with sparkling wine, it is noticeably lighter and more sparkling.
Ingredients
- Campari3 cl
- Sweet vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)3 cl
- Dry sparkling wine or prosecco6 cl
- Orange slice1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
