Negroni Sbagliato - a classic gin cocktail gets a twist with sparkling wine! Switching up gin for a sparkling wine or champagne gives this pretty red cocktail a fun bubbly flare. Sparkling wine, Campari and vermouth make an amazing cocktail!
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Negroni Sbagliato - Your New Favorite Negroni!
Last week, I told you that instead of drinking champagne at midnight for New Year’s Eve, we made sparkling wine cocktails all night long. One of those was this Grapefruit Mimosa and a French 75 Cocktail and other one was the cocktail that I bring you today, the Negroni Sbagliato.
As much as loved the other cocktails we made that night, this is the one that we made two of. Yep, we went back for seconds with this one!
You might be wondering what in the world Sbagliato means. I know I was. It means broken or messed up or mistaken. In this case we are being messed up by using sparkling wine instead of gin! Now, I am a huge gin lover, but this negroni was amazing! A typical Negroni is made with gin, vermouth and Campari. This broken Negroni is made with sparkling wine, vermouth, and Campari.
So Easy to Make a Negroni
This has such a pretty color, and is so festive with the sparkling wine, this Negroni Sbagliato would also be wonderful for Valentine’s Day! I found this recipe at Imbibe. If you love Negronis, I also found 8 more variations from Saveur magazine.
This recipe is so simple too. Just stir the Vermouth and Campari in a rocks glass and top with the sparkling wine! Garnish with an orange twist and enjoy!
Negroni Sbagliato
Ingredients
- 1 ounce sparkling wine
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass with ice. Combine the Campari and Sweet Vermouth and top with the sparkling wine. Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
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Update Notes: This was originally published in 2017 and has been very slightly updated for 2020.
Karen says
Negronis are my thing, especially in the cooler months. Sparkling wine takes it to the next level, plus it feels lighter and refreshing. New summer drink!
Laura says
Negroni is my in law favourite! I will definitely prepare this one next time we meet!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
What a beautiful drink! And I love that it's only a few ingredients and super easy to make! Pinning for our next cocktail party!
Marisa F. Stewart says
Yum!! I wish I had a glass now. This is such a nice to drink to sip on. We're having a family gathering -- soon I hope and we're doing a cocktail discovery party. After being cooped up we all need a bit of relaxation with others.
Tammy says
I have to admit I've never had a wine cocktail before. For me it's always been one or the other- a glass of wine or a cocktail but this sounds (and looks) beautiful. The sparkling wine makes it a perfect summer refreshment.
Leslie says
I love how simple this is to make! This has such a gorgeous color as well!
EA Stewart says
I've never had a Negroni before, but this looks so pretty and refreshing, I'd love to try it! Your grapefruit mimosa sounds divine too!
Bernice Hill says
While I do love the classic gin Negroni, your version certainly sounds like a great twist.
Craig says
Impressive that you know this drink.
Do you leave in L.A.?
Do you know Mitch?
The proper garnish is two olives on a spear. The salty oily notes bring the drink to another level and is the “all in” mistake when making a Negroni Sbagliato.
Guarantee the olives are part of the original recipe. Try it and see.
Cheryl says
I love Campari so this colorful drink appeals to me. Easy to make also. Your photos are lovely Pam.
Wishing you a happy new Year.