Tropical NEGRONI

For Negroni Week 2020 we made a special twist on the classic – the Tropical Negroni. With pineapple-infused Campari, Antica Formula vermouth, and Canaima gin, it’s a bright, complex and refreshing take on the legendary three-ingredient cocktail. Finished with a touch of bergamot spray, it adds a whole new layer of citrusy aroma to this jungle-inspired Negroni.

Tropical Negroni

· 30 ml (1 oz) pineapple-infused Campari

· 30 ml (1 oz) Antica Formula

· 30 ml (1 oz) Canaima gin

· Bergamot spray on top

Negroni Week is an annual celebration that brings together bars, restaurants and cocktail lovers around the world to raise money for charitable causes. In 2020, the focus was on helping the hospitality industry — the same community that usually hosts the celebrations. Campari and Imbibe magazine teamed up once again, with Campari USA matching donations to support those in need.

To match the spirit of giving, we used Canaima gin, a small-batch gin with Amazonian origins. Crafted from exotic Amazonian botanicals and traditional gin ingredients, Canaima dedicates a portion of its sales to support indigenous communities and reforestation efforts in the Amazon rainforest.

To highlight the tropical notes of the gin, we infused Campari with dried pineapple. Simply add 2–3 dried pineapple slices to 150 ml (5 oz) of Campari and leave to infuse for 48 hours. Strain and press the pineapple gently to release more flavor without clouding the liqueur.

Pineapple-Infused Campari

· 3 dried pineapple slices

· 150 ml (5 oz) Campari

Leave to infuse for 48 hours. You can rehydrate the pineapple slices and use them for your next Jungle Bird garnish.

Now combine the infused Campari, Antica Formula and Canaima gin in equal parts. Add ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and prepare your garnish.

Instead of the classic orange peel, finish with a spray of bergamot — made by combining food-safe bergamot essential oil with vodka. This bright citrus perfume ties all the flavors together beautifully.

Bergamot Spray

· 20 ml (⅔ oz) vodka

· 4 drops of food-safe bergamot essential oil

Top your Negroni with a pineapple leaf, spray the bergamot over the cocktail and garnish, and you’ll have a drink that smells like summer in the tropics.

Sweet pineapple and vermouth balance the bitterness of Campari, while Canaima gin adds freshness and subtle spice. The result is unmistakably a Negroni, but with a tropical twist that’s both bold and elegant.

Whether you’re making it to celebrate Negroni Week or simply to bring a bit of the jungle to your glass, the Tropical Negroni is proof that even the classics can evolve for a good cause. Cheers!

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