Looking for negroni recipes? Here’s how to make a negroni cocktail – you only need gin, vermouth and campari, plus some of our expert tricks to take it to the next level. Or read on to see some great twists on the Italian aperitivo. Next, try more Italian cocktails.

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With gin and vermouth exploding in popularity, new styles, fresh takes and old classics are being created up and down the country. There is a wealth of combinations to explore (even if you stick to the equal part formula), but here are plenty of negroni variations that will have you thinking about what can only be described as the perfect aperitivo. From classic to adventurous, use this list as inspiration for what to try next.

Discover which vermouth to buy for your negroni in our 'what is vermouth' guide.

Best negroni recipes

Classic negroni

Want to know how to make the best negroni? Check out our quick and easy recipe for this punchy Italian cocktail.

Negroni Drink Recipe

Negroni highball

The recipe from Italian restaurant Luca is a twist on a classic negroni, made with blood orange soda, lemon juice and orange bitters.

A red cocktail in a highball glass garnished with a slice of orange

Negroni sbagliato

Swapping the gin for prosecco makes for a lighter negroni and softens the bitterness, an ideal aperitif for those who find a classic negroni a bit much.

Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Recipe

White negroni

You only need to mix three ingredients to make this white negroni – a citrussy and herbal take on the classic aperitif.

A short tumbler with ice and a white negroni cocktail in garnished with a grapefruit peel

Pomegranate negroni

Pomegranate juice, dry gin and sweet vermouth create a simple and refreshing pre-dinner drink for two. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.

Pomegrante negroni in a tumbler glass garnished with a slice of blood orange

Rum negroni

Rum makes this drink a little gentler than a classic gin negroni. Decant into a hip flask for sipping on wintry walks.

Two rum negronis in a short glass

Hot sloe gin negroni

Using sloe gin adds a fruity depth but also extra sweetness. Use a dry vermouth rather than the sweet red in the classic recipe.

Graphic outline of a hot sloe gin negroni in a tumbler glass

Rosé negroni sbagliato

Give the sbagliato a summery twist for a refreshing summer aperitivo.

Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Recipe with Rosé Wine

Rhubarb and ginger negroni

This update on the classic negroni using rhubarb and ginger is a great shout for the festive period. It comes from Black Dice, a 1960s rock 'n' roll inspired bar tucked away beneath Moroccan restaurant MOMO in Mayfair.

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Rhubarb and Ginger Negroni Cocktail Recipe

Limoncello negroni

Swap vermouth for limoncello in this zesty aperitif, served over ice and garnished with a lemon twist.

A graphic design image of a limoncello negroni

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