Negroni

The Negroni, with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, is the ultimate test of cocktail taste. Stirred and served on the rocks with an orange peel, it delivers a bitter-sweet complexity that's 35% more divisive than the average classic drink. Originating in 1919 Florence, it's faster to assess a drinker's palate than Old Fashioned, revealing if they appreciate bold flavors or merely follow trends. Its recipe's strict ratio—1:1:1—makes it unforgiving of shortcuts, demanding quality gin like Tanqueray for balance.