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Negroni Sbagliato

Negroni Sbagliato suits someone looking for bitter, sparkling and orange rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink. Compared with Spritz Veneziano, it leans toward a different balance. The final impression is driven more by orange than by simple sweetness. Olives and Charcuterie are the first pairing directions in the index, while Spritz Veneziano offers a useful comparison.

BitterSparklingOrange

APPROX. ABV: 15%
STRENGTH: 3/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness4

Sourness1

Strength3

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity4

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

60 ml Aperitivo or vermouth

Soda or sparkling wine

Method: Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Olives

02Charcuterie

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

DISCOVER NEXT

Similar Aperitivo drinks

Spritz VenezianoCompare taste and balance →Aperol SpritzCompare taste and balance →

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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