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.
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The Negroni has a bitter charm that has long defied cocktail trends, outlasting fads with its unwavering simplicity. Its origins trace to Florence, around 1919, when Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender to strengthen his Americano by swapping out the soda water for gin. The bartender obliged, added an orange peel instead of a lemon twist, and a classic was born.
What followed was a century of reverence from bartenders and drinkers alike. The Negroni’s bitter backbone, balanced with botanical intrigue and a citrus lift, makes it one of the few cocktails that drinks well before a meal, after a meal, or late into the night. It’s a cocktail with no fluff and no garnish required beyond that orange twist—more ritual than decoration.
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Fords Gin, the collaboration between 10th-generation master distiller Charles Maxwell and gin expert Simon Ford, is hosting an event to celebrate the recent launch of their Negroni Sessions vinyl, a follow-up to their sought-after Music To Drink Martinis To release last year. We’d love for you to join us with a guest.
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Gin, with its diverse flavor profiles and rich history, offers a world of possibilities when it comes to crafting cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned gin enthusiast or new to the spirit, these three gin cocktails are must-tries. They highlight the versatility of gin, showcasing its ability to shine in both classic and modern creations.
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by Andrew Chalk
Last week the big story in town was the audacity of Smyth in doing what every restaurateur in Dallas wants to do, call out the no shows. On Facebook they wrote:
Smyth strives to make a personal cocktail for each person that walks through our doors. The reservation-only model is not in place to keep people out, but to preserve the experience of those with the consideration and appreciation to make reservations for that experience.
That being said, The Smyth Family would like to personally thank the people that care enough to make a reservation, (especially large groups) & then decide not show up (or even call) while other, more-appreciative patrons would have wanted the aforementioned experience we planned.
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