Kingston Negroni
The Caribbean-meets-Italian Negroni variation that swaps gin for Jamaican rum. The rum's funky, tropical character creates a fascinating contrast with Campari's bitterness and vermouth's sweetness. A bartender-driven trend that's gone mainstream on cocktail menus. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1 oz Jamaican rum
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- orange twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Match with jerk chicken, mofongo, or plantain-based dishes with tropical fruit salsas. The funky rum's Caribbean character harmonizes perfectly with bold, spiced island cuisine and tropical flavors.
Instructions
Combine rum, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass
Add ice and stir for 30 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
Express an orange twist over the surface and rest on the rim
Tips
Appleton Estate Signature is the ideal rum — funky enough to shine through the Campari Smith & Cross rum makes a bolder, more intense version for adventurous drinkers This follows the same equal-parts ratio as the classic — never shake a Negroni