Spiced Winter Negroni

This spiced winter negroni is a delightful twist on the classic cocktail, infused with warm and aromatic flavors of cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom, and orange peel. The spiced gin, created by infusing the gin with a blend of spices, adds a festive touch to this cocktail, making it perfect for the holiday season. The rich and complex flavors of the spiced gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth come together to create a sophisticated and warming drink that will surely be a hit at any winter gathering.

Spiced Winter Negroni

A festive twist on the classic negroni, this spiced winter negroni features a homemade infused gin blended with Campari and sweet vermouth, garnished with aromatic spices and citrus.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 strips of orange peel
  • 1 3/4 cups gin
  • 1 oz spiced gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • Star anise, cinnamon stick, and orange twist or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, crushed cardamom pods, bay leaves, orange peel, and gin in a clean mason jar.
  2. Allow the mixture to infuse for 24-36 hours, then strain out the spices to create the spiced gin.
  3. In a chunky, heavy-bottomed tumbler filled with ice, pour in the spiced gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, each at 1 oz.
  4. Garnish the cocktail with a star anise, cinnamon stick, and an orange twist or wedge.