When you're looking for a classic cocktail to enjoy before a meal, few are as satisfying as the famous Negroni. It's a sophisticated aperitif featuring equal parts of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth and so easy that anyone can mix it up.

The Negroni is a classic Gin cocktail that can't be over looked... and while sometimes it's hard to mess with a classic we were pretty excited to be able to make a delicious Negroni using all New Zealand made ingredients! 

While it's typically stirred and served on the rocks, the Negroni can also be shaken and strained into a cocktail glass with a lemon twist. Whether shaken or stirred, it's a great way to start off any meal, and sure to impress dinner party guests.

Ingredients:
60mL Cambridge Distillery Knockneveagh Dry Gin
60mL Reid+Reid Red Vermouth
60mL Hastings Distillers L'Opera Orange Apertivo
Orange twist or slice, for garnish

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice.
Stir.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass or over ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish with an orange twist and enjoy.