White Negroni

By Frank Quandt May 31, 2024 3 mins read 45 Views

The White Negroni is a riff on the classic negroni cocktail. By swapping in Suze for Campari and Lillet Blanc for sweet vermouth the White Negroni was born. This popular variation was only invented in 2001. In this post, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to make an excellent White Negroni at home.

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Ingredients in a White Negroni Recipe

Gin – We recommend a London Dry Gin like Tanqueray or Beefeater.
Lillet Blanc – A French aromatized wine: a white wine infused with fruits, herbs, spices and botanicals.
Suze Genetian Liqueur – A bitter aperitif known for its delicate genetian root flavor.
Lemon Twist – Or lemon peel to garnish. You can also use a grapefruit peel.

The best glassware option to serve a White Negroni in is a double old fashioned glass.

Instructions

In a mixing glass with ice, add the gin, Lillet blanc and Suze and stir for 15 seconds or until well chilled.

Strain into an old fashioned glass over an oversized ice cube.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

White Negroni History

The White Negroni is a modern cocktail recipe and is one of the new cocktails that has taken flight in recent decades. It first debuted in 2001 with British bartender Wayne Collins at VinExpo, a prominent beverage exhibition show in Bordeaux, France. He was traveling with Nick Blacknell, the then-director of Plymouth Gin. This drink caught on in a big way and has become one of the most popular Negroni variations. The White Negroni shares a lot of similarities to the standard Negroni. It is a stiff and bitter cocktail, with the addition of citrus flavors.

Tips For Making

You’ll notice our White Negroni is actually yellow. If you want it to be white (it will actually be clear), substitute Cocchi Americano for Suze liqueur.
A classic Negoni is made with equal parts. This recipe dials back the Suze because a little bit goes a long way.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a White Negroni made of?

Gin, Lillet Blanc, Suze Genetian Liqueur and a lemon twist to garnish.

What is the difference between a Negroni and a White Negroni?

The White Negroni is a variation on the classic Negroni. It is made by swapping in Suze for Campari and Lillet Blanc for sweet vermouth.

What is a substitute for Suze liqueur?

If you can’t locate a bottle of Suze, we recommend trying Cocchi Americano, an aromatized wine made with botanicals such as dried Gentian blossoms.

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White Negroni

Learn to make a White Negroni cocktail at home.

Course Drinks

Cuisine French, Italian

Keyword White Negroni

Prep Time 3

Servings cocktail

Calories 123kcal

Author Elsie Larson

Equipment

1 mixing glass
1 bar spoon
1 old fashioned glass

Ingredients

1½ ounces gin
1 ounce Lillet blanc
½ ounce Suze liqueur

Instructions

In a mixing glass with ice, add the gin, Lillet blanc and Suze and stir for 15 seconds or until well chilled.
Strain into an old fashioned glass over an oversized ice cube.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

You’ll notice our White Negroni is actually yellow. If you want it to be white (it will actually be clear), substitute Cocchi Americano for Suze liqueur.