What to order this Negroni Week – and beyond
During the early days of Planet Earth, an alien visited, bringing with it some of the greatest gifts humanity has ever received – we can only assume that’s how we came to have the Negroni. Or maybe it was something to do with an adaptation of a Milano Torino at Caffe Camparino in Milan during the 1860s? Or a Count Camillo Negroni? Whoever’s responsible, we’re forever grateful. In honour of Negroni Week, running from 16th – 22nd September, we asked a bunch of the city’s drinks experts to share their best Negronis in London so that you can get sipping in style.
Alex Lawrence Milia, MD of Mr Lyan Group | Amaro Bar
I’d say that if you’re going to order the Italian classic then you can’t go wrong with Amaro Bar, their focus on making drinks properly and high service standards means you get a swift, but very well made and beautifully presented cocktail every time. Combine this with their Italian heritage and pedigree experience, there is no better place to sip aperitivo and chat to the hilarious bar team.
Anna Sebastian, Hospitality Consultant | Brutto
I just love the authenticity of the place. There’s no flashiness or show. Just a great drink. A Negroni is a Negroni, let’s not overcomplicate it.
Tyler Zielinski, Drinks Writer | KOL Mezcaleria
Low key, KOL Mezcaleria consistently serves some of the best cocktails in the city. And their coffee and woodruff-infused take on the Boulevardier (a whisky-based Negroni for all the cocktail amateurs) is an absolute belter. The woodruff lends notes of tonka and cinnamon, which pair gorgeously with the coffee and whisky. Nothing is out of harmony. It isn’t always on their ever-evolving cocktail list but, whenever it is, count me down for a few rounds.
Robyn Evans, Gin Mare Brand Ambassador | Raffles at The OWO
A Gin Mare Negroni at the Guards Bar in Raffles at The OWO. A stunning and welcoming bar, perfect for an aperitivo when you need to unscramble your brain after a long day.
Danny Borchert, Head of Accounts for Champagne Laurent-Perrier | The Nest at Treehouse London
My favourite at the moment can be found at The Nest at Treehouse London where the last time I visited they did a Negroni Sbagliato for me topped up with vintage Champagne (Laurent-Perrier 2015) instead of Prosecco – it was class.
Abbie Moulton, Wine and Drinks Writer | The Sun Tavern
Here we go, any excuse to slide into The Sun Tavern really. It’s open late, it’s loud, and the drinks are strong – slinging high-brow cocktails while still masquerading as a low-brow dive bar. They’re not fooling anyone. Negroni comes in its purest form, don’t bother pretending you’re going to stop after just one.
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