The Negroni Sbagliato was born in Milan, in the Basso bar,Milano 1960s, thanks to a mistake made by bartender Mirko Stocchetto who, while preparing a Negroni, confused the bottle of Prosecco with gin. An error, however, which consigned the variant to myth to the point of making this cocktail highly sought after throughout the world. In fact, if you go abroad and order a "mistaken Negroni" or a "Wrong Negroni" they will understand you straight away.
Its success is due to the presence of Brut sparkling wine which enhances the flavor of the red vermouth making it much more enjoyable and lighter.
Ingredients
3cl bubbly wine brut
3cl Campari bitter
3cl martini red
How to prepare:
- Place 4 ice cubes in a medium tumbler.
- Add the Campari bitters and the Martini Rosso and mix delicately for a few seconds with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a slice of orange.
Dishes: salted dried fruit, canapés or with croutons or second courses such as chicken curry.
Variants
Instead of the Martini you can use any red vermouth or Carpano for the Negroni Sbagliato.
If you put vodka instead of gin, your Sbagliato will be called Negrosky
Some add a few drops of angostura to give a stronger touch to the cocktail.