The Negroni and the Americano | easy cocktails with Campari!

[@Joewaard]

Anders, I wanted to let you know that you’ve single-handedly got me into cocktails. I used to be a beer-drinker, then became a wine drinker, then started watching your videos by accident recently and have been addicted since. You’re the best at what you do. I just ordered my first cocktail making kit (Boston shaker and bar spoon, mainly) so thank you 😃 PS I chose this video specifically because you introduced me to the Negroni and it’s now my favourite thing on this planet.

[@AndersErickson]

Love this. Cheers and happy mixing!

[@saby8765]

Coffee, cigar, cocktails and spicy Kabab... that's what my long weekend looks like.

[@joemartin7227]

I just tried my first home made negroni. A little tip for other cocktail newbies like me - the orange is a game changer. If you think it's a bit to sharp/medicinal, then and a bit more orange zest. It seems to bring it all together.

[@timetravellingbunny3952]

Cocktails can be a memory trigger. I long to sit again at a restaurant on the Piazza Navona. To enjoy a Negroni. To engage in conversation with other diners. To appreciate the play of the setting sun on the terra-cotta pastel of the surrounding buildings.

[@louiecocchiola9922]

Anders - the Cocchi is a game-changer! I've been trying to get into this cocktail with varied success. I've had Campari for all of them. I've tried several vermouth brands, as well as Gins. Finally got some Botanist with the other vermouths, but once I tried the Cocchi with your ratio, that did it. Really liked that version. I'm learning so much from your channel - keep it up!

[@24gabe]

If you haven't already, try carpano antica sweet vermouth. Pricey but one of the best, if not the best.

[@louiecocchiola9922]

@@24gabe Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try!

[@Will057]

This funny because your last name starts with Cocchi. Cheers!

[@jacklinton5370]

@@24gabe yes you’re totally right the Carpano Antico formula is rich and just delicious. A must have for Manhattan

[@luiszayas9267]

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[@lawnmower16]

When I first tried the Negroni, I could tell there were some good flavors in it - but I couldn't DRINK it! It was wayyyy too bitter for me. I just tried this version and I finally understand it! Who would've thought the bitterness could be balanced with, like, more spirits, more alcohol? It's incredible. Now if only you could get me to understand the appeal of a Martini

[@toplel1860]

The negroni really reminds me of a grapefruit with a hint of gin

[@blackpowder4016]

The appeal of the martini is it gets you very drunk very fast but with class.

[@lawnmower16]

@@blackpowder4016 I'd argue a Manhattan gets you drunk equally quickly, equally classy, but it doesn't taste like gym sock juice

[@MikeReeves-d5j]

Find a gin you like and work from there, extra dry with an olive works for me. It needs to be served ice cold or its rough.

[@AndyTNyc]

Try a 50/50 martini with a dash of orange bitters, overproof gin, and blanc vermouth with a lemon twist. An old school recipe and my favorite.

[@ashleysarginson1264]

You're so right on the extra part of gin, completely transforms the negroni. Simply lovely

[@krisyallowega5487]

The ULTIMATE batch cocktail. I started batching the Negroni when I worked in Alberta. It wasn't a popular cocktail in the bar, as everyone drank Caesars. But for banquets it was THE cocktail, after one guy buys one, every table had them.

[@vaggeelakis2242]

I know I am pretty late to this I just wanted to say that this is amazing. I am very new to the cocktail world. Still haven't tasted most of the iconic cocktails. One day a friend of mine suggested me to drink a Negroni at a local bar, so I did, and I immediately fell in love with it. I have plans to build my own home bar and I am very excited. I just wanted to thank you because your channel has been an extremely helpful and accessible way to learn more about cocktails and spirits. You have been a life saver.

[@mattcovington1734]

Just made this Negroni, it’s definitely interesting…I am finding I like it the more I sip on it, bitter herbal finish it unique to be sure

[@DaveJ188]

Just made my first Negroni last week and found it very bitter using the 1:1:1 recipe. Remembered Anders did this adjusted recipe and it's so much better! Thanks!

[@johnmantello2902]

Love the channel. I keep finding little gems like this. I too studied in Florence with Gonzaga University almost 20 years ago! Fun channel, tips and drink ideas! Thank you!

[@jeffthebagpiper681]

I must tell you that since I have found you on KZbin, I really enjoy your recipes and videos. They are entertaining, well thought out and well produced. I wish I lived close by so I could visit your bar. I don't even know you and I like you. Keep up the good work.

[@Liamiamail]

Making a new drink from your channel every evening is my favorite part of the day! Love your expertise and demeanor, and I can't wait to learn more (I take notes on every video). Cheers!

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

Since I’m not much of a spirit drinker when I went to Italy I just drank wine, however then I learned about the Negroni in New Orleans of all places and I love it! Now when I go back to Italy I will definitely be drinking Negroni’s! Thanks for both recipes.

[@cwTheDrummist]

I found your channel yesterday and I can’t get enough. I love the way you break the recipes down. Thanks for the great work!

[@richmosley2519]

2-1-1 for sure. I'm bartending at a fancy-ass party tomorrow so will go this route. :D

[@danrichards6913]

Love a Negroni and tried it with Punt E Mes. Game changer.

[@POPPA-KLUMP]

My go to drink! Love negroni! Was in Milan a few months ago….. was so happy…. May have been slightly tipsy😅

[@emilcasas2707]

Just excellent content! Entertaining as it is instructive. Great job you two!

[@kevinashworth6256]

Love your channel! I also love Topo Chico in the Americano - the bubbles brighten the bite of the Campari. Topo Chico with a copious amount of bitters (Ango of course) and lemon is also delicious.

[@N1120A]

I completely agree with the 2-1-1 Negroni and I absolutely love both Campari and Aperol Negronis. I do feel like a good ol' Juniper forward classic like Tanqueray is a great choice for a negroni.

[@Atran11]

Finally someone doing it in the right order Gin - Campari - Vermouth! That deserves a subscription indeed! Well done! Great channel!

[@TheHBW44]

Why is there a ‘right order’?

[@Atran11]

@@TheHBW44 If you pour the highest % first and lower it slowly, that will keep more of the fragile flavours alive. Its just a very very tiny difference, but does not hurt to do it the right way. So I always appreciate if a barkeeper looks after those small details.

[@TheHBW44]

@@Atran11 thanks for the reply, I had no idea!

[@maitaioneon]

Love, love love the interaction between you two. Cheers!

[@hugoharrison]

What a beautiful cocktail! Always love a negroni. And love the Americans described as a ‘midday sipper’ - beautiful.

[@sideburns38]

I agree! I always go with a 2:1:1 ratio as well.

[@krystaanderson1295]

Thank you Anders! You're wonderful, I just found your youtube, and just recieved a new job at an incredibly hotel being an event server! I need to know all the classic italian cocktails in DETAIL within the next couple minutes.... hours... days.... THANK YOU!!! I'm used to pubs, so no real negronis there! haha cheers!

[@leecalamaio462]

Love your channel. The Negroni is one of the kings of cocktails. An amazing drink. Thanks!

[@michellebarry1555]

The Negroni has become my go to these days. Haven’t tried the Americano yet, thanks for the lesson. New sub ☺️

[@windnapol591]

Stumbled upon your channel. Great job presenting cocktail and the videography is awesome. I’m a fan.

[@zeldasaxton2061]

I am taking a stab at the Negroni!! I love the way you give instructions. You gave me my how to on my first Old Fashioned! Gracias

[@amilaviduranga5393]

You'r my Hero...❤️Love from Sri lanka..🇱🇰 To the BAR..😎

[@4everyoung24]

I only just discovered Campari this last year when making my first Negroni. I just love its bitterness. I even love just plain Campari and soda.

[@alejandroleguizamo7722]

Great channel. The Negroni is my cocktail of choice right now, along with the Boulevardier.

[@jt471]

Very cool, thank you so much for these two variations!

[@trojanpony]

The way that ice cube floated to the top was sooooooo satisfying.

[@jmelleens]

An Americano is my favorite drink when I don't know what to have - I usually make it in a highball though, an ounce or so each of vermouth and Campari and top it off with way more soda - so I can drink it for a longer time and stil balance the booze intake. Another lovely variation, albeit a bit more sweet is swapping soda water for a good pink grapefruit soda and throwing a grapefruit twist on top - I find the zestyness of the pink grapefruit works really well in this spec, and makes for a wonderful brunch drink.

[@nolltufani4995]

Anders - very nice video. I live in West Africa, so I don’t come across fancy red vermouth option that often. Americano is my favorite daytime drink at the end of a warm day. I usually add a dash of freshly squeezed orange juice and a ton of soda water in a collins glass. Makes the taste subtle while allowing you to drink a few without jeopardizing the rest of the evening 😜

[@jeffess2571]

Love a nice Negroni.Definitely one of those drinks where it takes a few sips to really get into but once you do it’s great.I sometimes split the part of Campari with Aperol,not bad.

[@firatealt]

2 1 1 is the way to go! I tried it for the first time today and it's nothing like the camparis I've had before. I've found that the vermouth was too dominant in the original recipe, though, rather than Campari. This recipe is rather more refreshing and has a much more interesting flavour. The bitterness of campari, now more pronounced I feel, lends a nice background to the more forward botanicals in the gin. I skipped the orange zest before tasting it and decided to go without it at all. A bit clearer than the original version, I think it looks prettier too! I have been ginger towards this cocktail in the past, but with this recipe, it landed straight amongst my favourites. Cheers!

[@rickdankert779]

Finally tried your Negroni recipe, it was excellent, thanks for the great channel

[@austinpurkey]

Love all you do Anders! I’ve watched nearly every video. Would you consider doing an episode tasting different vermouths? Maybe with a follow up making a vermouth cocktail substituting different brands to analyze how the different vermouths play in the same cocktail?

[@DrinkInDigital]

When you pulled across the Botanist you pulled across my respect! This channel will blow up, I'm sure of it! Like the Negroni it has all the right ingredients.

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! Cheers to you!

[@DrinkInDigital]

@@AndersErickson Keep doing what you're doing!

[@mkushin]

I would love to see your take on the boulevardier! It’s my favorite cocktail and I’ve kinda dialed it in to my tastes over the years, but your take would be super interesting.

[@distant2soul]

Just brilliant videos, so easy going, it is like sitting at a bar having a chat with Ye guys so cool, nothing else like this.

[@ScottCaldwell]

Watching at 4pm on a Friday and this means I will promptly be hitting a bar post-5pm. Also, much love, from a Scotsman (who loves his Islay whiskies) on the bottle of Laphroaig in the background there.

[@2Wheels_NYC]

1. For the record, we have alleys🤣 2. The Negroni is my favorite. Cocktail. Ever. 3. It's one of the 1st vids on my crappy KZbin channel 4. I'm sure you know, but try Antica Formula vermouth. Exceptional 5. A goal is to do barrel aged Negronis at home. I'm thinking 90 days 6. It's 0640 in the morning and I'm craving a Negroni because of you 7. I do own a vintage Campari advertisement poster Carry on, I'm done babbling. Love your episodes!

[@tomburnette3485]

Just tried the 2-1-1 negroni (using Aperix as I had it on hand) after enjoying the aperol spritz and I think this is my new favorite drink

[@jalapainyo]

My and drank my first ever Negroni because of your exciting presentation. Delicious! Really enjoy your channel. Cheers!

[@chasemulligan7799]

Love your content! You should do a video on a Caipirinha, I studied abroad in Brazil and fell in love with it.

[@tothefinlandstation]

Made a negroni with these exact ingredients last night, except I did it 1-1-1. Then had a coffee negroni, which I made with 3/4oz Mr. Black 3/4oz gin, 1/2 oz Campari and 1/3oz sweet vermouth. I've seen other recipes that don't have the sweet vermouth. I think that third of an ounce really kind of rounds out the Campari and Mr. Black which can be a little too bracing and bitter without it. When I tried it without the sweet vermouth I thought it was an "interesting" cocktail, but with I thought it was good and interesting!

[@StaleRolfSbe]

I just made a variant of the Americano where I used some Indian Tonic water (I had some to spare and wanted to use it) and a lemon wheel. Delicious!!

[@joelacey5243]

Hey I just stumbled onto your channel...AWESOME WORK BUDDY now I'm binge watching...love it

[@priyankam3992]

I have just started studying mixology and I absolutely love your videos. It's fun and informative. Keep doing what you do. Love from India

[@user-ze9ej5ng9h]

Click on this thinking it was a Coffee video. Fun to see you branch out to cocktails James!

[@Darruus]

I do the 1:1:1 because I love Campari. I honestly drink just Campari and soda sometimes. Sometimes I make an Americano with dry vermouth too. I tried it in a Negroni but it was too dry. I also recently tried a Kingston Negroni and I love it. I use Appleton Estate Signature but I’d like to try Smith and Cross if I can get my hands on it.

[@hakanlindgren2591]

Late to the party here, but, YES! 2-1-1 is perfect for the negroni, that's how I do it as well and because of the exact reason you mention. Nice :)

[@DavidLeBlanc]

I found the Negroni to be a kind of one drink thing. Drink one and you are hooked for a lifetime. I learned to make 1 to 1 to 1. Going to try this version this after noon. For the winter I like the Boulevardier, which an American invented in Paris back in the 20's.

[@Silenced-td4xt]

Your videos are great! It's inspired me to start my own little bar at home. Im not gonna lie, my drinks haven't turned out super cool looking like yours, yet. But I'm working on it!

[@cocktails__the_explorer1884]

Never heard of a La Rosita, I'm almost ashamed to say, I've been making cocktails for a while. Anyway, thanks for mentioning it, cheers!

[@sdelorey19]

I prefer the 2-1-1 method you showed. However, the odd evening during winter months, the heavier 1-1-1 method seems to really satisfy.

[@tracydurbin8188]

Made one tonight with Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin. I like the ratios!

[@TeknoPhil84]

I discovered the Americano in a ski resort in Switzerland. The bar had it on it's cocktail menu and it was built with all equal parts of Campari, sweet and dry vermouth as well as orange juice, topped with a floater of Gin.

[@Coasterdude02149]

Soda Stream is really worth it! I loved mine. It got lost when I moved and I keep forgetting to buy a new one. Both of these look great!

[@DavidGarcia-ho2bp]

Nice to know, I have one which I haven't used, now I have a reason to keep it. To think, I almost swapped it for a Keurig!!

[@mistercarousel1872]

If you use the water for cocktails, its important to change the gas bottles earlier than if you use it just for water, because it wont be bubbly enough fast as most other components dont have any

[@andreasitzigehl8366]

I love your cocktail recipice, they are so well balanced. But the best Negroni I have had was with the addition of a little splash of Creme de Violette! It was amazing!

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

There is a lovely liquor called Bitterol which you can use - delicious, not so bitter and less sweet than Aperol. I get it from Lidl!

[@emmarose6590]

My fav cocktails! 🤌🏻

[@rayschoo]

Enjoyed watching your video! Negroni is een one of my favorite classic cocktails. Will try a different ratio as suggested 🥃

[@sophiesaurette2237]

I start with pouring gin over ice, then add a splash of vermouth, and campari on top of that for the color I like. With negronis I really think that how bitter it is really depends on the color, so I make it as red as I want. Love. Love it it with an orange peel expressed overtop. But it's still good without.

[@michaelehrman5438]

Love it! Thanks for another great recipe...Maybe sometime you could do a little session on how to make different garnishes.Having these videos is a huge breath of fresh air during this pandemic. Many many thanks.

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Michael! I appreciate the comment! I would like to do a garnish video. I think that’s a great idea 👍

[@speedyellow993]

@@AndersErickson New sub here. Really liking the content and aesthetic! Great fun to watch and recreate at home. I second Michael's suggestion in that I think it would be very useful for us to be blessed with a proper garnish technique video. Looking forward to it. Thank you both!

[@Jeremysturgill86]

This guy is James Hoffmann with Peter McKinnon energy. Love it

[@agarryking]

Negroni is my favorite! I make mine with Gin, Campari & Dubonnet or Lillet (both red), and always garnish with orange. Sláinte mhaith!

[@DrewHartberg]

The best way to make a cocktail is the way you like to drink it, so I'm definitely not saying your way is wrong. I'm a step ladder build on my Negroni/Boulevardier, though. 3 parts spirit : 2 parts vermouth, : 1 part Campari. Oh, and I love your content! From one Wisconsin-born bartender to another! Ango shots on me if you're ever in Madison!

[@serecetascione6979]

New to both...just made both...Personally, I preferred the Americano...as I am working up my gin palette....thank you for sharing these recipes with us. Both great for a hot afternoon! Cheers!

[@tannermikles5108]

I have been substituting Campari for Aperol. I like the Aperol since it doesn’t cut through as hard as Campari.

[@susanmcgee5775]

Nagroni, my new favorite cocktail!

[@geoffspakes]

I’m not a gin guy, had a Negroni Rye out tonight (with rye whiskey obviously) and man was it delicious. Had to come watch this and will be making the rye versions around my place.

[@caffeinatedwisdom3719]

Absolutely loving the vibes Anders - across all your vids! I also would happily only drink negronis until the day I die, which is probably why this out of all vids, it’s this one I’m commenting on! :)

[@bill6529.]

Hey Anders!! Nice to see you behind the bear again! I just tried your variation of the Negroni, and the gin is more prominent without overpowering the Campari and vermouth (my go-to vermouth is Carpano Antica, but I'll definitely try Cocchi to compare). With equal parts, the outcome is sweeter. I tested them side by side, and your Negroni seems more balanced. Keep it a secret!

[@AndersErickson]

Oops the secret's out. Thanks for giving it a try!

[@halloweenjack2562]

Hey Anders! A Negroni, the perfect start to a Friday evening! The extra measure of gin is a game changer - so much smoother with this....plus the extra kick it provides. Now, what to do for Saturday evening....hmmm....Old Fashioned, perhaps...?? Ooohh, I see you do a white Negroni - there's a thought...! Yep - White Negroni it shall be!

[@jewelhome1]

I like the Boulevardier version, using bourbon or rye instead of gin in the 2-1-1 mix. Maybe a little Ginger ale on top. And I prefer Aperol. All delicious!

[@darensinterested]

Hey Anders! I loved the video! I've never heard of the Americano, now it's one of my favourites. Thanks for introducing me to it! Like you I LOVE Negronis and make mine the traditional way (1,1,1 of each spirit), but for days when I'm feeling like a fancy boy I'll sub out the normal Campari (sponsored video?) and put in Campari's barrel aged iteration instead. It's a Campari that has been aged in a bourbon barrel and gives the beverage a lovely, but not over powering, vanilla note. Great job as always! I'm really happy I found your channel :) Cheers from Canada eh!

[@cboy731]

Your suggested ratios taste better than the traditional 1:1:1 Negroni. Thanks, Anders

[@iamsyrex]

I knew I've seen you somewhere before and just learned you guys live in Chicago. Makes sense. I live in Andersonville... I have no alleys by my apartment though... Cheers.

[@danielmagalhaes914]

Can I use club soda in the Americano? Also, why smaller ice instead of a large one?

[@wissamharb5684]

you guys are such a cool couple. Please make a BOULEVARDIER video!

[@domSlctvDstrtn]

Man, beautiful textbook classics there. Nice work! But the idea that Aperol can be substituted in these drinks doesn't sit right with me. If Campari hasn't clicked with someone yet I usually recommend working up to these drinks with things like a Campari spritz or a Negroni Spagliato. Notwithstanding the fact that if I tried to order an Aperol negroni here in Italy I might be asked to leave the country, a 1:1 substitution would be a mistake, and result in a drink that was far too sweet. John Gertsen's recipe seems to fix this, by switching out the sweet vermouth for dry-and I'll definitely be giving it a try.

[@roy4le1ite56]

Great content! Lovely couple!

[@digitalclips]

Anders, I have a twist for you ... pun intended... I watched the Old Fashioned and the Negroni vids. I had a thought and tried this: Start off as with Old Fashioned, orange wedge, Demerara Syrup then pour on one shot of Campari followed by two shots of Gin. OMG! Lighter than a Negroni without the Vermouth, and Oh So Orangey! The syrup just takes the edge of the bitterness.

[@theb4r138]

Wonderful videos. The negroni and boulevardier are what got me into cocktails. I don’t know if this is a thing but I have made a version using light rum blanc vermouth Campari and a dash of grenadine. Skip the grenadine if you want it more bitter. This was a result of getting the ingredients for el presidente and happening to have some Campari.

[@jgjafo]

Great vibe on this channel. Awesome

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you very much! Cheers to you!

[@alejoyt8738]

I love americano and Boulevardier (cousin to the Negroni, you should do one video about it). With the americano I do 1 to 1 ratios. With the boulevardier, I do 1 part bourbon/rye, 1 part Campari and 3/4 part of Cynar (great replacement for Vermouth). Excellent Video!

[@ToCaKaTu]

just found your channel and love your energy while trying to find cocktails to make at home!

[@mioppo5372]

Oooo0

[@katherinedarwent818]

Oh this video made me happy 😊

[@bradray3893]

Love everything about your videos and wonderful senses of humor. Thanks for sharing and, btw, you’re very cute together.

[@roadrunnercrazy]

I also prefer the 2:1:1 ratio for a Negroni, but I find many bars stick to the 1:1:1 ratio. Would it be rude of me to ask them to make it to my prefered proportions? Thank you for your very informative videos.

[@kostaskostas3956]

Can you please make a video about Enzoni? Keep up the nice work!

[@danpaluck6528]

Chicago! I’m by MDW. Love your videos.

[@marc-bx]

Anders - recently discovered your channel, really enjoying it. You're a natural. Glad to know I wasn't breaking any cocktail rules by changing the ratios of my Negronis to favour the gin... Also as someone who clearly appreciates the aesthetics of things I'd offer for you consideration the Aarke instead of the Sodastream if you haven't taken the fizzy plunge yet.

[@johnnave3650]

I was happy to see that you make the Negroni with more gin -- I make what I call a "3-4-5 Negroni" -- 30ml Campari, 40ml vermouth and 50mil of Gin. Another tasty variation is to make it with barrel-aged Genever. The part with the truck in the ally really took me back -- I lived in Chicago when I was a student and (of course) my apartment was on an ally - next to a bar. Many interesting conversations overheard in that ally on summer nights when the windows were open and the bar patrons would retire to the ally to have a smoke of one sort or another.

[@Amberscion]

A smoke of one sort or another? Do you mean a flapjack and a cigarette? Cigar and a waffle? Pipe and a crepe? A bong and a bintz?