A "wrong Negroni" born of a happy mistake: in 1972, Bar Basso bartender Mirko Stocchetto grabbed sparkling wine instead of gin, and the swap stuck. Equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth lend the same bittersweet, orange-kissed depth as the original, but brut bubbles in place of gin make it lighter, lower in proof, and gently effervescent — an aperitivo that drinks easy in the afternoon sun.
Garnish: Orange Wheel
built · Rocks · Cubed
build
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
add
Pour in the Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts.
top
Top with chilled brut sparkling wine (Prosecco) to complete the equal-parts build.
stir
Stir briefly with a bar spoon to combine without knocking out the effervescence.
garnish
Garnish with an orange slice.