Negroni Sbagliato

How to make a Negroni Sbagliato. This Italian cocktail is known as an incorrect Negroni switching the gin for Prosecco. It's bitter, fruity, and bubbly and makes the solid aperitivo served with nibbles!

If you're a fan of the classic Negroni cocktail you'll love this slightly less bitter and bubbly version.

It's thought that this drink was created when a bartender mistakenly used prosecco instead of gin. Sbagliato meaning wrong or incorrect in Italian.

Using prosecco makes the cocktail bubbly, a little fruity and less bitter, it's such a good, refreshing and fun twist on the classic and solid served with some nibbles for an Italian aperitivo.

See how to make it below including our top tips and some good food to serve it with!

To make a Negroni Sbagliato you need red vermouth (we use Martini Rosso but any will do) Campari and Prosecco. You'll also need fresh oranges either sliced or use the peel as garnish.

See the photo below that shows you all the ingredients you need!

How to make it

First fill your glass with ice then pour in equal parts of vermouth and Campari (photos1 & 2).

Top the cocktail with equal parts of Prosecco and stir to combine before adding a slice of orange or orange peel to garnish (photos 3 & 4).

Kitchen questions

What type of glass should we use?

A short glass is best for this don't use a tall glass unless you are planning on adding a lot more prosecco.

How can we make it less bitter?

If the cocktail is too bitter for you then you can either reduce the amount of Campari that's added or add more prosecco.

Food to serve with your cocktail

If you want to serve your cocktail with some nibbles for a true Italian aperitivo why not try our easy 5 minute marinated olivesGrissini – Italian BreadsticksSmoked Salmon Crostini or Burrata with Crispy 'Nduja & Gremolata (so good!).

Check out our full list of Italian appetizer and antipasti recipes for more ideas!

More Italian cocktails to try

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Ingredients

Makes 1 cocktail

• 1 part Martini Rosso or red vermouth ((40ml/2.5 Tbsp))
• 1 part Campari ((40ml/2.5 Tbsp))
• 1 part Prosecco ((40ml/2.5 Tbsp))
• Orange slices or peel (for garnish)
• Ice

Method

1. Fill a short glass with ice. Pour over equal parts of vermouth and campari then add the prosecco.

2. Stir to combine everything together.

3. Garnish with slices or orange or peel, serve.

Kitchen notes

• Stir it stir your cocktail before serving to make sure everything is thoroughly mixed together. There's no need to use a cocktail shaker.
• Ice this drink is best served chilled so ice is a must.
• Garnish traditionally a twisted slice of orange peel is used to garnish the cocktail. You can so this or add a slice of freshly cut orange.
• Serving suggestions check out our Italian appetizers and antipasti recipes for good nibbles to serve with your cocktail.