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The Phony Negroni, also known as the No-groni, or simply the non alcoholic Negroni is quickly becoming a zero proof classic. It is, of course, inspired by the original Italian aperitivo and offers the same bitter and bold flavors. While the Phony Negroni has risen to fame due to St. Agrestis' incredible lineup of NA Negroni's did you know you can also make it at home?
The typical recipe calls for a simple and equal mix of Gin, Campari, and Vermouth. In our preferred recipe we've changed some of the ratios and added a couple extra ingredients. Check out our recommended alternatives below, but remember you can mix and match different options if you want!
Phony Negroni ingredients
We've assembled what we believe to be the best set of ingredients to make the perfect Phony Negroni. Of course you can always make changes by choosing from a number of non alcoholic spirit options and find combinations that best suit your taste.
- ½ oz Ritual Gin
- 1½ oz Pentire Coastal Spritz
- 1 oz Lyre's Aperitif Rosso
- 2 dashes All The Bitter Orange bitters
- 2 dashes All The Bitter Aromatic bitters
- Orange twist for garnish
How do you make a Phony Negroni?
- Combine all your ingredients in a mixing glass with a big chunk of ice, and stir until you get a nice chill.
- Strain into an old fashioned glass with one large ice cube.
- Finish off by garnishing with an orange peel.
Tips to enhance your Phony Negroni
If you really want to impress your guests we've got a couple secret ingredients that will take your Phony Negroni to a professional level. They may sound bizarre but they sure do work!
Secret ingredient #1: Sushi rice
Want to add more texture and mouthfeel to your Phony Negroni? Adding a surprising ingredient, sushi rice, is a great technique. This tip is inspired by the cocktail named "Rosé Colored Glasses" that was created by mixologist Leanne Favre. Sushi rice will enhance the drink’s mouthfeel by soaking up the starch from the rice. To incorporate it into your Phony Negroni recipe, simply add a couple tablespoons of sushi rice to your mixing glass with the rest of your ingredients. Stir well and then fine strain before serving.
Secret ingredient #2: Apple cider vinegar
A solid tip for adding some intensity to your Phony Negroni would be to add a dash of apple cider vinegar. This ingredient will add sharpness to your cocktail that you traditionally get from alcohol. You'll just need a splash but you'll want to use a high quality ACV, we love Little Apple Treats Original Apple Cider Vinegar.
I was not expecting the sushi rice tip but it makes sense. I will try it out in the Negroni and I imagine it would work in other mocktails too.