Spirits 101
Tequila Recipe
Orange tequila negroni
Tequila in a negroni? That’s right. In this article, we’ll cover the history of the negroni, its pairings and how to make our own special variation.
Time to make: 10 minutesServes: 1*
The negroni is a classic beverage enjoyed by cocktail lovers for over a century. It’s simple yet sophisticated, easy to make yet easy to experiment with and customize. We’ve made a few adjustments to this timeless recipe and created a unique, delicious spin — the Orange Tequila Negroni. It’s a sweet and fruity take on an old classic, one made from the quality spirits of 21Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. 21Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila
- 0.5 oz. Italian Bitter Aperitif
- 0.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
- Orange Rind Garnish
- *Approximate serving size is 1.26 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.
Directions
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir the ingredients for around 20-30 seconds until thoroughly mixed and chilled, and then strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange rind.
In this recipe
What’s in an Orange Tequila Negroni?
While gin is the main ingredient of the classic negroni, 21Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila is the star of this variation. 21Seeds tequila is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and infused with fresh Valencia oranges for a rich flavor.
And the result?
It has the crisp taste of tequila with the citrus notes of oranges. As with regular negronis, sweet vermouth adds an additional herbal complexity and the Italian bitter aperitif adds the traditional bitter bite, balancing well with the sweet orange tequila. Added to that, the additional orange peel adds even more citrus flavor to this unique cocktail.
About the negroni
Originating in Italy during the early 20th century, the progenitor of the classic negroni recipe was the Count Camillo Negroni. The good Count asked his bartender to make his preferred drink, the Americano cocktail — made from Italian bitter aperitif, soda water and sweet vermouth. Negroni suggested swapping out the soda water for gin. A simple exchange, but it added the kick the Count was looking for, and the classic negroni was born.
Interested in learning more? We covered the traditional negroni, its history, its tasting and more in detail with our Classic Negroni recipe. But for now, we’re sharing a rather unique and fruity take on the negroni.
About the negroni
Originating in Italy during the early 20th century, the progenitor of the classic negroni recipe was the Count Camillo Negroni. The good Count asked his bartender to make his preferred drink, the Americano cocktail — made from Italian bitter aperitif, soda water and sweet vermouth. Negroni suggested swapping out the soda water for gin. A simple exchange, but it added the kick the Count was looking for, and the classic negroni was born.
Interested in learning more? We covered the traditional negroni, its history, its tasting and more in detail with our Classic Negroni recipe. But for now, we’re sharing a rather unique and fruity take on the negroni.