Negroni Sbagliato
A "mistaken" Negroni with prosecco in place of gin. Light, bitter and bubbly. Born at Bar Basso, Milan.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth
- 60 ml Prosecco
- Orange slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 30 ml Campari into the glass
- Pour 30 ml sweet vermouth into the glass
- Top with 60 ml prosecco
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Negroni Sbagliato
"Sbagliato" means "mistaken" in Italian. The story goes that in the late 1960s or early 1970s bartender Mirko Stocchetto at Bar Basso in Milan reached for sparkling wine instead of gin while making a Negroni. The happy mistake became one of Milan's signature drinks, and it went viral worldwide in 2022.
The spritz family. The spritz is said to date from Austrian rule in north-east Italy in the 1800s, when soldiers added a splash ("spritzen") of water to the local wine. Bitter aperitivo liqueurs and sparkling wine were added in the 20th century, and the spritz became a global summer drink in the 2000s.
Negroni Sbagliato FAQ
What's in a Negroni Sbagliato?
30 ml campari, 30 ml sweet vermouth, 60 ml prosecco, garnished with orange slice.
How strong is a Negroni Sbagliato?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Negroni Sbagliato?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Negroni Sbagliato in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
