Contemporary Classic · Aperitivo · Strong
White Negroni
In the owner’s words: Earthy
- Base
- Gin
- Glass
- Lowball
- Method
- Built in glass
- Effort
- Beginner · 3 min
- ABV
- 28%
Build
- Dry Ginor Plymouth Gin / London Dry Gin
- Lillet Blancor Cocchi Americano / Kina L'Aéro d'Or
- Suze Gentian Liqueuror Salers Aperitif / Aveze
- LemonExpress oils over drink · garnish
You’ll need: Mixing glass, Bar spoon, Strainer
Method — Stirred, or built in glass
- Add gin, Lillet Blanc, and Suze to a mixing glass filled with ice
- Stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled
- Strain into a lowball glass with a large clear ice cube
- Express lemon peel oils over the surface of the drink
- Garnish with the lemon peel
The story
Created in 2001 by British bartender Wayne Collins for Plymouth Gin. The cocktail is a variation of the classic Negroni that uses pale ingredients instead of the traditional red ones, substituting Lillet Blanc for sweet vermouth and Suze (a gentian-based aperitif) for Campari.
Variations
Some versions use different ratios, often equal parts (1:1:1) of all ingredients. Other variations might substitute Cocchi Americano for Lillet Blanc or use different gentian liqueurs like Salers or Aveze instead of Suze.
Host tips
Suze has a distinctive earthy, bitter flavor from gentian root that may be new to many palates. The cocktail is an excellent aperitif to stimulate the appetite before a meal. It can also be built directly in the glass for a more casual preparation.
