Cardinale
A Negroni made with dry vermouth. Sharper, drier and brighter red.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Dry vermouth
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml Campari into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Cardinale
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.
Cardinale FAQ
What's in a Cardinale?
30 ml gin, 30 ml campari, 30 ml dry vermouth, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Cardinale?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Cardinale?
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 a Cardinale in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
