This Star Anise Orange Negroni elevates the iconic Italian aperitif with warming star anise and citrusy orange. Bitter, boozy, and beautifully complex, it’s the perfect sip for slow evenings, dinner parties, or holiday nights by candlelight.
Yields: 1 serving
Prep time: 5 minutes
✨ Why You’ll Love This
✔ Complex spice that enhances the Negroni’s herbal notes
✔ Beautiful layered presentation – looks like a sunset
✔ Batch-friendly – perfect for holiday parties
✔ Sophisticated yet simple – just 4 ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth (preferably orange-infused)
- 2-3 whole star anise
- 2-3 dashes orange bitters
- Orange peel, for garnish
Equipment:
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Old-fashioned or rocks glass
- Ice
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine the gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, star anise, and orange bitters.
Step 2: Stir with Ice
Add ice to the mixing glass and stir well for about 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Step 3: Strain into a Glass
Strain the chilled Negroni into an old-fashioned or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. You can also strain it over one large ice cube.
Step 4: Garnish
Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink by twisting it, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
💎 Bartender’s Secrets
✅ No infusion time? Muddle ¼ tsp ground star anise in gin
✅ Perfect stir: 30 seconds achieves ideal dilution
✅ Glassware tip: Chill coupe glasses for a “up” presentation
📊 Nutrition (Per Drink)
| Calories 180 | Carbs 8g | Sugar 5g |
| Alcohol 18g | Vegan ✔ | Gluten-Free ✔ |
❄️ Serving Ideas
Holiday Party: Serve with spiced nuts
Winter Brunch: Pair with gingerbread waffles
Mocktail Version: Replace alcohol with star anise tea + blood orange soda
Enjoy your delicious homemade Star Anise Orange Negroni!
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