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Photograph of a negroni cocktail in a rocks glass set on a white marble tray.

Chocolate Negroni

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield 4 –8 cocktails
Category Cocktails
Cuisine Italian
Author Lauren Grant

Description

Smooth, chocolatey and slightly bitter, this modern variation on the classic Negroni cocktail is fun, festive and easy to make!

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Ingredients

For each cocktail:

  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 ounce dry gin
  • ½ ounce sweet vermouth
  • ¼ –½ ounce chocolate-orange syrup *see recipe below
  • Orange peel, for garnish (optional)

* Chocolate-Orange Syrup

  • ¼ cup Turbinado sugar or regular cane sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon pure orange extract, optional

Instructions

For each cocktail:

  • Combine Campari, gin, vermouth and syrup in a mixing glass with ice; stir until well-chilled.
  • Strain Negroni into a rocks glass filled with a few large ice cubes.
  • Garnish with an orange peel.

* For the chocolate-orange syrup

  • Heat sugar, ¼ cup water, and cocoa powder in a small sauce pan over medium.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat; stir in extract. Let syrup cool completely. 
  • Use syrup right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

The chocolate-orange syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Store it in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgSugar: 4g
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