A smoky reimagining of the classic Florentine Negroni, swapping gin for mezcal while keeping the equal-parts spine of Campari and sweet vermouth intact. The agave spirit's earthy, campfire char locks onto Campari's bitter-orange bite and the vermouth's herbal sweetness, turning a familiar aperitivo into something darker and more brooding. A genericized child of the cocktail renaissance with no single documented inventor, it spread through agave-focused bars as bartenders pushed the Negroni's swap-the-base template into new territory.
Garnish: Orange Peel
Stirred · Rocks · Large cube
add
Combine the mezcal, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice.
stir
Stir gently until well chilled and properly diluted, about 20–30 seconds.
strain
Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube of fresh ice.
express
Express the oils from an orange peel over the surface of the drink.
garnish
Drop the orange peel into the glass to serve.