I ran out of sweet vermouth so I looked around the cabinet for another vermouth type fortified wine and spotted the Lillet Rouge. Somewhere I have seen a “Negroni” made with Aperol and Lillet Branc so I figured “why not.” Anyway, it is a bit darker and has a slightly heavier flavor. I prefer a Negroni with sweet vermouth, but this isn’t bad!
- 1.5 oz. Plymouth Gin
- 1.5 oz. Campari
- 1.5 oz. Lillet Rouge
- 2 dashes orange bitters – Suggest Regans or Angostura
- Chill an old fashioned glass with ice and water
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice
- Strain over fresh ice in chilled glass
- Garnish with orange zest flame and drop flamed zest into drink
