Agavoni
A Negroni made with tequila instead of gin.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Grapefruit twist (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml tequila (blanco) into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml Campari into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
A grapefruit twist suits the agave better than orange.
About the Agavoni
The aperitivo family. Italian aperitivo culture grew up in the cafés of Milan and Turin in the 1800s. Sweet vermouth was created in Turin in 1786 and Gaspare Campari opened his café in 1860. Bitter drinks like the Americano and the Negroni were made to sharpen the appetite before dinner, so they balance bitter and sweet and stay moderate in strength.
Agavoni FAQ
What's in an Agavoni?
30 ml tequila (blanco), 30 ml campari, 30 ml sweet vermouth, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with grapefruit twist.
How strong is an Agavoni?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Agavoni?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve an Agavoni in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
