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French Negroni

French Negroni suits someone looking for sweet and fruity rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it fairly approachable.

SweetFruity
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

1 oz Gin

1 oz Lillet

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

1 Orange Peel

Method
Add ice to a shaker and pour in all ingredients. Using a bar spoon, stir 40 to 45 revolutions or until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a martini glass or over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist.
Glass
Martini Glass
Garnish
Citrus garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Cheese
02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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