A simple, Caribbean twist on a classic, gin cocktail (The Negroni).
Looking for something a little different to order at the bar or make at home? Something with a little island spice? The Cabroni might be for you.
Why change a great, classic cocktail?
The Negroni has boomed in popularity with the rising interest in small batch gins.
Across the world there are Negronis being poured with gins from every background and taste.
These all give their own, slight variation to the drink.
But why not add variation to make a truly unique and memorable drink? Que the Cabroni.
A brief history of the Negroni
The Negroni came about (as legend has it) from the simple desire to modify an existing cocktail.
Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favorite cocktail – the Americano – by replacing the soda water with gin.
The Gin Foundry
Following the instant success of the drink in Italy (1919) the Count created “The Negroni Distillery” which is still open today.
Making the cocktail stronger
The Negroni came to life because of the desire to make an exisiting cocktail a little bit stronger.
It’s possible that the time Count Camillo Negroni spent in London influenced his taste palate towards gin.
London had already been through its famous “gin craze” years (1728 – 1794) but gin was still very much a popular drink at the time (1919).
One of the ideas behind the Cabroni is that it makes the Negroni cocktail slightly stronger.
Replacing Sweet Vermouth (18% ABV) with a full-strength Spiced Rum (40% ABV) takes the overall alcohol percentage up a notch.
You’d be surprised how smooth the finish is. With the rum adding a slight sweetness it gives the drink a well rounded bittersweet taste.
The Cocktail Evolution
We’re all about growing, evolving and trying new things.
Just like that day Count Negroni asked for a mix to his Americano, today we mix the Negroni with an island spice.
Is it better or worse? You decide. But we love the drink.
For us, it’s an evolution to highlight the Caribbean flare and island spirit. It’s what inspired the creation of Caribbean Gin in the first place.
Here is the recipe breakdown with a short video to see the prices in action.
Cabroni Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Caribbean Gin Blue Light
- 1 Oz Campari
- 1 Oz Spiced Rum
Instructions
- Measure and pour ingredients into a glass full of ice
- Stir the ingredients around in the ice for approx 30 seconds
- Pour (straining out the ice) into a rocks glass with one single big ice cube
- Garnish with a fresh orange peel
- Note: the video has 2oz of each to make two drinks!
Video
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