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Marsala Negroni (Sicilian Negroni)

Aperitivo/aperitif · Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni) · The Lost Sailor

4.2 9 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Gin
1 oz Marsala semisecco (medium)
1 oz Red bitter liqueur

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  2. 4 Briefly STIR.
  3. 5 Add an additional ice cube or two after stirring.

Garnish

  1. 6 EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

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Flavour profile

22.4% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 194 calories

History

Marsala wine is used instead of sweet vermouth for a Sicilian feel.

Sandra Lotto, proprietor of Toscana Saporita Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, developed her take on this cocktail, which she calls "The Lost Sailor." It is made with 45ml sweet marsala, 45ml Campari, and 45ml dry gin.

Also known as The Lost Sailor