Non Alcoholic Negroni
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The Negroni - a classic Italian pre-dinner sipping aperitif that is bold, balanced, and beautiful. With complex layers of flavor, it’s surprisingly easy to make and SO hard to resist! This non-alcoholic Negroni captures all the delicate essence of the original...but without the alcohol.
Your Negroni mocktail can be made with ordinary equipment you already have, and I’ve included non-spirit substitutes you can make yourself for the sweet vermouth and the Campari. But people expect a certain “bite” from the gin usually found in a Negroni. This can be tricky to replicate at home, so I do recommend using a non-alc gin alternative like the one from Monday.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A true classic - Bold, layered and complex. Designed to sip slowly with a balance between bitter, sweet and botanical.
- No fancy equipment - Seems difficult but is surprisingly easy to make with equipment you already have.
- You’ll feel like a “true bartender” - This is stirred and strained, not shaken. And the mist of orange peel essence at the end is a truly classy touch.
Equipment Needed
All the equipment listed is really just “nice to have" but not necessary to make a drink that tastes great.
- A rocks glass is ideal for serving. AKA an old fashioned glass, or anything short and sturdy.
- Bar spoon for stirring (or any long spoon or even a chopstick would work).
- Mixing glass. Optional step - you can actually build and mix a Negroni directly in your glass, but pros prefer to stir in a mixing glass then strain.
- Strainer.
- Large ice cube - prevents dilution.
Ingredients
Sweet Vermouth Alternative - I like to use Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso, but I’ve listed other alternatives in the notes section of the recipe card.
Lyre’s Italian Orange - Again, I’ve included a couple non-spirit alternatives in the recipe below.
Non-alcoholic Gin - such as the version available from Monday. People expect a “bite” from the Negroni, so I don’t recommend swapping this one out.
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Orange peel for oils and garnish - optional, but recommended.
How to Make a Non Alcoholic Negroni
- Take your mixing glass and add some ice - the larger the ice cubes the bettter, but don't get too hung up on this if all you have is small! Add the gin.
- Add your sweet vermouth alternative.
- Add the Lyre's Italian Orange (or alternative).
- Stir quickly for around 20 - 30 seconds.
- You can either serve as is in the glass yyou mixed in, or strain over fresh ice.
- Express the orange peel oils into the glass. There is a picture below that demonstrates how to do this, and also a video in the recipe card. Run the orange peel around the rim of the glass, then add it to the glass as a garnish.
Tips & Tricks
- The bitter element really needs to stand out in a Negroni, so be sure to not make the drink too sweet.
- The Negroni is best chilled and slightly diluted, be sure to stir for around 20-30 seconds then strain over fresh ice to achieve this.
- Large ice cubes are best if you have them, they’ll dilute less than ice chips or crushed ice.
- If you really want to feel like a pro, express an orange peel over the glass when serving so the misting oils perfume the drink. I’ve included how to do this step in the video attached in the recipe card.
- See the Notes section in the recipe for non-spirit alternatives for the sweet vermouth and the Campari.
Other Classic Mocktails to Try
I hope you love this non-alcoholic Negroni as much as I do!
Non Alcoholic Negroni Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz non alcoholic gin (such as Monday - I don't recommend subbing this ingredient if you can avoid it)
- 1 oz Lyre's Rosso (or alternative - see Note 1)
- 1 oz Lyre's Orange (or alternative - see Note 2)
- Orange peel for oils and garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except your garnish) to a mixing glass with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Take your orange peel and gently twist the strip over the glass to release its oils. Place it in your glass. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
