12 December 2021: A White Negroni
I admit it: I love Negroni cocktails. The lovely orange-bitterness of a Negroni makes me think of summer and outdoor dining. However, it’s neither outdoor dining weather nor summer here in New England, so we adjust.
This cocktail was a find because I was fascinated by a bottle of Suze, bought it, and needed to use it. Beside being a lovely, smooth take on Negroni, it is a beautifully electric golden color. Yum!
White Negroni (Bon Appetit)
Ingredients (one cocktail):
1½ ounces gin (I like juniper forward gins like Tanquery)
1½ ounces Lillet Blanc (accept no substitutes)
½ ounce Suze liqueur (some bar recipes up this to 3/4 oz)
Lemon twist (for serving)
Preparation
Combine gin, Lillet, and Suze in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice and stir until very cold, about 30 seconds. Garnish with a lemon twist.