🥃 Campari Negroni
A ready-to-drink Negroni from Campari: Campari, sweet red vermouth and dry gin in equal parts, 26% vol.
Campari Negroni is a ready-to-drink cocktail from the Campari brand. It has the same three ingredients as a classic Negroni: Campari, sweet red vermouth and gin. According to Difford's Guide, the parts are equal and the strength is 26% vol. Simply pour it over ice and add a slice of orange.
The producer says the cocktail itself was created in Florence in 1919, and calls the Negroni the best-selling classic cocktail in the world's best bars, citing Drinks International 2024. Difford's Guide dates the bottled version to November 2016 under the name «Ricetta Originale». Just Drinks reports that sales began in Ontario in May 2022.
According to the producer, the taste combines the bitterness of Campari, the fruity sweetness of vermouth and the juniper tang of gin. The aroma has herbs, dark fruits, lemon and coriander, and the colour is crimson. At the 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge it scored 94 out of 100 and was named a finalist.
At home, a Negroni follows the recipe of the International Bartenders Association (IBA): 30 ml each of gin, Bitter Campari and sweet red vermouth are poured directly into a chilled old-fashioned glass with ice, stirred gently and garnished with half an orange slice. The ready bottle saves buying each drink separately.
Why it matters to you. This is already a mixed drink of about 26%, far stronger than Campari Soda at 10%. Volume and strength may differ between countries, so check the label. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol consumption is safe.
Facts
| Raw material | Campari, sweet red vermouth, dry gin, in equal parts 12 |
|---|---|
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 26% vol. 23 |
| Year founded | November 2016, «Ricetta Originale» 2; the Negroni cocktail — Florence, 1919, according to the producer 1 |
| Taste | Campari bitterness, vermouth sweetness, gin juniper 1 |
| Main use | IBA recipe for a home Negroni: 30 ml each of gin, Bitter Campari, sweet vermouth 4 |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Campari Negroni → kind of → 🌿 Bitters and bitter spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🍸 Gin, 🍷 Sweet red vermouth
- What is used
- 🍷 Aromatised wine
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Campari, 🌿 Bitters and bitter spirits
- Related to
- 🌍 Southern Europe
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Campari Soda, 🥃 Campari Spritz Ready-to-Serve, 🥃 Campari Soda, 🥃 Campari Spritz Ready-to-Serve, 🥃 Aperol, 🥃 Cynar, 🥃 Americano, 🥃 Boulevardier
Frequently asked questions
Is this a classic Negroni in a bottle?
According to the producer, it uses the same ingredients: Campari, vermouth and gin. Difford's Guide describes equal parts, as in the IBA recipe.
How strong is Campari Negroni?
26% vol., according to Difford's Guide and Just Drinks. Check the label for the strength in your market.
When did the ready-made Campari Negroni appear?
According to Difford's Guide, in November 2016 as «Ricetta Originale»; Just Drinks reports a launch in Ontario in May 2022.
How should Campari Negroni be served?
The producer advises pouring it over ice in a rocks glass and adding a slice of orange.
Is it true that a Negroni is made only from a ready mix?
No. The IBA recipe is mixed right in the glass from three separate drinks, 30 ml of each. A bottle of Campari Negroni is just a ready version of this cocktail.
What to read next
- 🥃 Campari Spritz Ready-to-Serve — Ready-to-serve Campari Spritz: Campari, sparkling wine and soda in single-serve bottles; a new Campari brand line, launched in Germany in spring 2026.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 Southern Europe — The Mediterranean south of Europe — Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal: sheep's and goat's milk cheeses and most of the world's olive oil.
- 🍸 Gin — A spirit flavoured with juniper berries: in the EU at least 37.5% vol., juniper must dominate, and “dry” means up to 0.1 g/l of sugar.
Similar
🥃 Campari Soda · 🥃 Campari Spritz Ready-to-Serve · 🥃 Cynar 70 Proof · 🥃 Cynar Artichoke Liqueur · 🥃 Aperol Aperitivo · 🥃 Pimm's No.1 Cup
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Campari: Campari Negroni, ready to drink (Campari, vermouth, gin; cocktail created in Florence in 1919)
- Difford's Guide: Campari Negroni (26 % alc./vol.; equal thirds Campari, sweet vermouth, London dry gin; launched November 2016 as Ricetta Originale)
- Just Drinks: Campari Group's Campari Negroni ready-to-enjoy launch (26 % abv, 37.5 cl, Ontario, May 2022)
- IBA: Negroni (gin, Bitter Campari, sweet red vermouth)
- Campari: Our history (1860; 1915 Camparino; Negroni 1919; Campari Soda with Depero bottle 1932)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)