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    Home » Cocktails » Gin

    Tart Cherry Negroni

    LAST UPDATED: June 27, 2019 PUBLISHED: June 27, 2019 By Pam Greer 14 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Tart Cherry Negroni Cocktail will become your new favorite way to have a Negroni!  The tart cherry pairs so beautifully with the Negroni ingredients!  Gin, Campari, Vermouth and Tart Cherry Juice are all you need to make this oh so sippable Negroni variation! 

    Two glasses filled with a reddish cocktail with a bowl of cherries.

    Negroni Variations

    You know what they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"  Well that definitely does not apply to cocktail recipes! 

    There is absolutely nothing wrong and everything right with the classic Negroni.  Just 3 ingredients that combine to give you a little bit of heaven in a glass. 

    But something so simple means that it's so easy to play.  

    I've played in the past with Negroni variations.  I have the Cranberry Negroni (delish by the way) - the perfect holiday cocktail.  The Negroni Sbagliato (also delish) with it's sparkling wine makes it so fun for a festive occasion.   In the middle of the summer there is nothing I like more than a Frozen Negroni (do I need to say it?) 

    So, you would think that 3 variations would be enough.  Nope.  When cherries showed up at my store this week, which just so happens to be Negroni Week, I figured it was fate telling me something. 

    Telling me to make a Tart Cherry Negroni!

    How to Make a Tart Cherry Negroni

    You are not going to believe how easy it is to make this cocktail recipe!  A classic negroni ingredients are 3 equal parts of gin, Campari, and Vermouth.  To keep it simple, I used an equal part of Tart Cherry Juice.  So, it's a simple 1 to 1 with all of the ingredients! 

    Photo collage showing the first two steps for this recipe.

    Step 1 - gather your ingredients:  gin (I used a Bombay dry gin,) sweet vermouth, Campari, tart cherry juice, orange slices and cherries for garnish.  You also need a measuring shot glass, a mixing glass, and a cocktail spoon.  A negroni is stirred not shaken. 

    Step 2 - add ice to your mixing glass and add once ounce of gin to the glass. 

    Photos showing steps 3 and 4.

    Step 3 - add one ounce Campari to the mixing glass. 

    Step 4 - Add one ounce sweet vermouth to the mixing glass. 

    Photo showing steps 5 and 6.

    Step 5 - add one ounce tart cherry juice to the mixing glass. 

    Step 6 - stir for about 30 seconds to properly chill and dilute the cocktail. 

    Photos showing steps 7 and 8.

    Step 7 - Pour the cocktail into your cocktail glass.  Twist a slice of orange over the drink and then drop it in.  A Negroni can be served straight with no ice or on ice.  In the summer I prefer mine on ice, in the winter I drink them straight, so it's up to you.  

    Step 8 - sit back and enjoy your delicious Negroni! 

    Close up of a negroni cocktail illuminated from behind.

    Such a Good Negroni Cocktail!  

    I told you all about my Negroni variations at the beginning, and I hate to play favorites, but oh my, this was so good!!  The tart cherry juice added a little bit of tartness and just the right amount of sweetness.  It did not dampen the wonderful bitter quality of a Negroni.  

    Perhaps I should say that my favorite negroni is the whichever one is in my hand at the moment, but I assure you, this Tart Cherry Negroni will be in regular cocktail rotation at our house. 

    If you're wondering what I'm going to do with the extra tart cherry juice, I plan on making Homemade Maraschino Cherries today!  So, check back on the blog, they should be posted next Friday! 

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    5 from 28 votes

    Tart Cherry Negroni

    This Tart Cherry Negroni is the most delicious Negroni variation! A little sweet, but with that classic Negroni bitterness.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 179kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce gin
    • 1 ounce Campari
    • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
    • 1 ounce tart cherry juice
    • orange slices for garnish
    • cherries for garnish

    Instructions

    • Place ice in a mixing glass.
    • Add gin, Campari, sweet vermouth and tart cherry juice to mixing glass.
    • Stir vigorously for 25-30 seconds.
    • Add ice to a cocktail glass (or not if you want it without ice.) Pour cocktail into glass.
    • Twist an orange wedge above the glass and drop the wedge into the Negroni.

    Notes

    You can serve a Negroni on ice or straight up. 
    If you want a little less cherry flavor, use ½ ounce of tart cherry juice. 
    I like my Negroni with an orange slice, some people prefer just a twist of orange peel. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 3g

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Chris says

      February 11, 2021 at 3:51 am

      Nice variation but negronis are Italian not American. First made in Florence.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 11, 2021 at 8:52 am

        I went back and read through my post twice, I can't find where I said they were American.

        Reply
    2. Ann says

      June 28, 2019 at 3:43 am

      Given my deep and unwavering love for all things cherry and my partiality to a really Negroni this is a perfect match.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 28, 2019 at 6:44 am

        It's so good!

        Reply
    3. Jen says

      June 27, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      I think it's serendipitous that I just picked up tart cherry juice from Costco yesterday. Looks perfect for the weekend.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 28, 2019 at 6:45 am

        Sounds like fate had a plan for you!

        Reply
    4. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      June 27, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so delicious and so refreshing! Definitely want to try a Negroni this way!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 28, 2019 at 6:45 am

        You'll have to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    5. Kelly Anthony says

      June 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      I had my first negroni a couple of months ago and it was so refreshing. A perfect way to ring in summer.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 27, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        They are so good, aren't they?

        Reply
    6. Cathy says

      June 27, 2019 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      This cocktail looks fabulous! Love all the ingredients for a twist on negroni! Thanks will be giving this a try real soon!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 27, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        You'll have to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    7. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      June 27, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      What a magnificent cocktail! I love cherries and the tartness of these flavors sound amazing!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 27, 2019 at 3:39 pm

        It is so good, you'll have to let me know if you try it!

        Reply
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