Best Gins for Negroni’s in 2022-Dial A Drink Kenya
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Best Gins for Negron’s in 2022-Dial A Drink Kenya
The Negroni can be a divisive drink with its strong, spirited bittersweet profile, It’s certainly not for cocktail neophytes. Over the past decade it has attracted a strong, dedicated following of industry veterans and casual bar-goers alike.
It was traditionally made with equal parts of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, it’s simple to make but complex in flavor, and much of the flavor changes depending on the gin you choose.
Not all gins are made the same, which means not all Negronis should be made the same. Go for a higher-proof gin and you will sense and taste its presence more;
Tanqueray No.10.
Region: Scotland
ABV: 47.3%
Tasting Notes: Juniper, Lemon Zest, Grapefruit
A traditional Negroni (Campari, wet vermouth and gin) can be made with a London dry gin.
Sipsmith V.J.O.P
Region: England
ABV: 57.7%
Tasting Notes: Juniper, Pine, Orange Zest
V.J.O.P of gins means “Very Juniper Over Proof”. This gin is double distilled with juniper berries used in London dry gin, making this navy strength spirit an undeniable presence in any Negroni.
Ford Gin
Region: England
ABV: 45%
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Juniper, Floral
The ideal Negroni gin should be well balanced and juniper-forward with good texture and body. Ford makes a great Negroni gin since of the botanical’s recipe featuring an abundance of juniper, which gives the drink its body, as well as lemon, orange and grapefruit to brighten it up.
Nikka Coffey
Region: Japan
ABV: 47%
Tasting Notes: Citrus, Green Pepper, Apple
Go light on the sweet vermouth when making a Negroni with Nikka and let the punchy Campari and gin components shine.
Gibson’s Pink Gin
Region: England
ABV: 37.5%
Tasting Notes: Fruit, Strawberries, Rose petal
Gibson’s Pink is an original recipe made with distilled gin deliciously balanced by natural, refreshing notes of strawberry and rose petal, with no added sugar.
Gibson’s Pink Gin adds fruity notes to Gibson’s Negroni cocktail and also other cocktails such as Gibson’s Tonic and Gibson’s Yuzu Tonic.
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