Raise a Glass to Negroni Week: The Negroni You Didn’t See Coming *Recipes*

While the Negroni has been a worldwide classic for decades, it remains a major cocktail trend today. Each year, we celebrate during Negroni Week, which this year runs September 22–28. Whether you enjoy a classic take or creative twists, it’s the perfect week to raise a glass, explore bold flavors, and embrace this iconic cocktail’s timeless appeal.

From traditional interpretations to inventive variations, there’s a Negroni for every palate. Try the citrus-forward California Negroni, the agave-rich Oaxacan Negroni, the indulgent Salted Caramel Negroni, the tropical Kaua`i Negroni, or the sophisticated non-alcoholic version—each one highlights the versatility and creativity of this beloved cocktail.

California Negroni

Ingredients:

1 oz Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with Californian Orange Citrus
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth
Orange slice or twist for garnish
Ice cubes

Instructions: Fill a mixing glass with ice, then pour in the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stir well to chill and dilute the mixture, then strain it into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice or twist.

Gracias a Dios Oaxacan Negroni

Ingredients:

1 oz Gracias a Dios Agave Gin 32 Botanicals
1 oz Boissiere Sweet Vermouth
2 oz Campari

Instructions:

Add ingredients to a mixer over ice and stir.
Strain into a rocks glass over ice and garnish as desired.

Damrak Virgin Negroni (non-alc)

Ingredients:

1 oz Damrak Virgin Gin
1 oz Galliano Aperitivo
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
Garnish: Orange peel

Instructions: Combine in a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Dos Maderas Salted Caramel Negroni

Ingredients:

1 oz Dos Maderas 5+5 Rum
0.75 oz Williams & Humbert Don Zoilo Manzanilla Sherry
0.75 oz Boissiere Sweet Vermouth
0.75 oz Campari
0.5 tbsp pickle juice
Garnish: orange peel strip

Instructions: Add all ingredients to a mixer with ice and stir. Strain into a rocks glass with ice and garnish.

Kaua`i Negroni

Mixologist: Lee Corbett (@TheRogueBrusselSprout)

Ingredients:

1 oz Kōloa Kauai Gold Rum
1 oz sweet vermouth
1 oz Campari

Instructions: Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail stirring glass and stir well with ice. Strain into a chilled serving glassand garnish with a fewcitrus slices.