CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Cardinale

Name: Cardinale
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml London Dry Gin; 30 ml Dry Vermouth; 30 ml Campari; Lemon Twist

A crisp Roman variant of the Negroni born in the 1950s, the Cardinale swaps sweet vermouth for dry, delivering a sharper, more austere aperitivo with the same jewel-red drama.

Ingredients

London Dry Gin30 ml

Dry Vermouth30 ml

Campari30 ml

Lemon Twist

Glassware

Cocktail Glass

Chilled.

Flavor

Balsamic · Bergamot · Black pepper · Grapefruit · Juniper · Orange

Estimated profile

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Method

1
Combine gin, dry vermouth, and Campari in a mixing glass.
2
Fill with ice and stir for approximately 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
3
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass for a straight-up serve, or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
4
Express the oils from a lemon twist over the surface, then place the twist as garnish.

From the Bartender

The switch from sweet to dry vermouth is subtle but transformative - the Cardinale reads leaner and more mineral, making it an ideal aperitivo for those who find the classic Negroni too sweet. Always use a well-chilled glass; temperature is critical to keeping this drink sharp and focused.

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