How to Make a Smoky Negroni?

There are several ways to make a Smoky Negroni including using a smoked gin, smoked ice cubes, or smoking the Negroni with a dedicated cocktail smoking kit.

The Negroni is one of the best smoked cocktails, and it's easy to create a smoky take on this world-famous classic to surprise your guests.

What Is a Negroni?

A Negroni is a simple Italian cocktail consisting of one part gin, one part sweet red vermouth, and one part Campari, typically garnished with orange peel. It was famously requested by French General Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni in 1919.

Smoke Your Own Gin

Since smoked gins are rare, smoking your own at home is often the best route. You can use a professional cocktail smoking kit to infuse your favorite London Dry Gin with Whiskey Barrel Oak Smoking Fuel before mixing.

Alternatively, you can create your own gin base using a premium gin essence to transform a neutral spirit before applying the smoke.

Use a Cocktail Smoking Kit

You can also mix your Negroni as normal and smoke the finished drink. Start with a lighter fuel like Whiskey Barrel Oak to enhance the botanicals without overpowering them.

Use Smoked Ice Cubes

For a slower release of flavor, use the Foghat Smoking Cloche Set to smoke ice cubes. This allows the smokiness to build gradually as the ice melts.

by Mike Gerrard

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