Spiced Christmas Negroni Recipe (2024)

• Campari: You can find this at most liquor stores. It’s a bitter Italian liqueur with a strong citrus flavor.

• Gin: A London dry gin is a good style of gin for Negronis, but you can use your favorite bottle of gin here.

• Chai spiced syrup: This syrup adds a festive touch, blending seamlessly with the co*cktail’s other flavors. It can be a store-bought or homemade version. I have a super simple recipe for a Chai simple syrup made with just three ingredients – brown sugar, water, and Chai tea bags. However, you can also findpre-made Chai simple syrup on Amazon.

• Garnishes: Negronis typically are garnished with an orange peel, and that still works really well. You can also add whole spices that are found in Chai, such as acinnamon stickorstar anise pods. Fresh ordried orange slicesare another great garnish option.

Step 1: Add the Campari and gin to amixing glass.

Step 2: Add the spiced chai simple syrup and add ice cubes. Stir well with abar spoon.

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Step 3: Strain the co*cktail into arocks glass(or aNegroni glass) filled with ice (preferably aclear ice cube). Garnish with an orange twist and/or festive spices.

• For a sweeter co*cktail, add a bit more chai simple syrup or swap the Campari for Aperol. Aperol is another Italian bittersweet liqueur, but is sweeter than Campari. You can learn more about thedifferences in my post comparing Aperol and Campari.If you are looking for some Aperol co*cktails, be sure to check out my Winter Aperol Spritz.

• Add your ice to your mixing glass after you add your ingredients to prevent over-diluting your drink.

Is Negroni served in summer or winter?

Why not shake Negroni?

Shaking can over-dilute the co*cktail and introduce air bubbles, which disrupts the smooth texture. Stirring allows for better control over dilution and preserves the co*cktail’s rich, velvety mouthfeel.

Is a Negroni a before or after-dinner drink?

It can serve as both an aperitif to stimulate the appetite before dinner or a digestif to help with digestion afterward. Its balanced flavors make it versatile for either occasion.

Christmas Negroni Recipe

Melissa

Elevate your holiday and Christmas spirit with this Christmas Negroni recipe—a festive twist on the classic co*cktail. Combining Campari, gin, and spiced syrup, this recipe is the perfect blend of bitter and aromatic flavors to warm up your winter celebrations.