For a Christmas Negroni, we use 25 ml each of gin, sweet vermouth and bitter, stirred with ice and strained over new ice. Our pick is ESTATE Orange and Spice: ESTATE brings herbal depth, NEGRONI JUICE adds blood orange, and a small cinnamon stick gives the garnish a festive touch.
We make and blend our bottles in South London. There are other ways to suit your glass, including a ready-to-pour option:
Quick Comparison
| Our serve | What to expect | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| ESTATE Orange and Spice | Sweet vermouth and blood orange | Orange peel and cinnamon |
| NEGRONI JUICE Blood Orange | The same mix, with a citrus-led garnish | Orange slice or dried orange |
| DISPENSE Winter Amaro | More herbal bitterness | Orange peel and star anise |
| ASTERLEY ORIGINAL Festive Aperitivo | A lighter, aperitivo-led serve | Orange peel and rosemary |
| RHUBARB NEGRONI | Bottled and ready to pour | Orange peel |
<u>Keep the serving simple</u>: stir the four mixed serves for 15–25 seconds, or pour 75 ml RHUBARB NEGRONI over ice. For guests, measure a batch ahead and keep the ice and garnishes separate.
Beyond Christmas, The Negroni Society sends two ready-to-drink Negronis each month for £14.50 plus postage, with prepaid gift memberships available. If you prefer to make drinks with us, The Negroni Session runs in South London on 12 and 14 November 2026, at £59.50 a place.
Christmas Negroni Recipes: Five Festive Serves
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How to Stir an Equal-Parts Negroni
Use a jigger to measure 25 ml gin, 25 ml ESTATE sweet vermouth and 25 ml bitter aperitivo into a mixing glass or jug. That gives you 75 ml before dilution.
Fill with plenty of solid ice, then stir with a bar spoon for 15–25 seconds, until cold and lightly diluted.[4][6][7]
Strain into a rocks glass over new ice.[4][3] Cut a strip of orange peel with as little pith as possible. Express the oils over the drink, then drop the peel into the glass.[4][5]
RHUBARB NEGRONI is ready to pour: just add it directly to new ice.
For more month-by-month serves, see Monthly Negronis with The Negroni Society.
1. ESTATE Orange and Spice Negroni
For one drink, stir 25 ml each of gin, ESTATE English sweet vermouth and NEGRONI JUICE blood-orange red bitter with ice. Strain over new ice in a rocks glass.
Express orange peel over the drink, then add a small cinnamon stick as a garnish only. This keeps the spice light and lets the vermouth and blood orange come through.
ESTATE brings sweetness, herbs and depth to the mix. Made with 34 botanicals, it costs £26.95 and won Silver at the World Vermouth Awards 2021 and two stars at Great Taste 2026.
The next serve uses blood orange to sharpen the same formula for a brighter festive drink.
2. NEGRONI JUICE Blood Orange Negroni
NEGRONI JUICE is our limited-edition blood-orange red bitter, a Campari alternative priced at £25.95.[1]
For a brighter, sharper festive Negroni, pour 25 ml gin, 25 ml NEGRONI JUICE and 25 ml ESTATE English sweet vermouth into a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over new ice.[8]
Finish with an orange slice or dried orange.
3. DISPENSE Winter Amaro Negroni
For a richer, more herbal festive Negroni, swap the bitter for DISPENSE British amaro.
Stir 25 ml gin, 25 ml ESTATE English sweet vermouth and 25 ml DISPENSE with ice until cold, then strain over new ice.
Express orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then garnish with one star anise.
4. ASTERLEY ORIGINAL Festive Aperitivo Negroni
ASTERLEY ORIGINAL British aperitivo (£20.95) gives this Negroni a cleaner, aperitivo-led finish. Pour 25 ml each of gin, ESTATE English sweet vermouth and ASTERLEY ORIGINAL into an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir until thoroughly chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over new ice cubes.
Express the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then add the peel and a small rosemary sprig. For a bottled festive serve, move on to RHUBARB NEGRONI.
5. RHUBARB NEGRONI Ready-to-Pour Serve
For an easy festive serve, reach for our RHUBARB NEGRONI (£29.95). It’s ready to pour.[1]
Chill the bottle, pour 75 ml over ice in a rocks glass, then add a strip of orange peel.[2]
Tips for Serving Christmas Negronis
These festive serves work best cold, with little dilution. Use plenty of cold, solid ice and stir until the glass feels ice-cold. At home, a sturdy pint glass can stand in for a mixing glass.[13][11][12]
Discard the stirring ice and pour over new ice, ideally one large cube.[13][12] Finish stirred serves with a broad strip of orange peel, adding spice only if you fancy it.[8][9][15]
Scale the recipe in small batches. Multiply each measure by the number of drinks, leaving enough room for the ice to circulate as you stir. You can refrigerate a measured batch ahead of time, but keep ice and garnishes separate until serving. Only add water if you’ve tested the amount.[10][14][16]
For a ready-made monthly serve, move on to The Negroni Society.
Monthly Negronis with The Negroni Society
The Negroni Society is our members’ club. Each month, we deliver two ready-to-drink Negronis, with changing recipes made with some of the best bars in the world.[17]
Membership costs £14.50 a month plus postage and is available from the Asterley Bros shop.[17] For a Christmas gift, you can choose a prepaid membership: £94.62 for six months or £180.60 for twelve months.[18]
If you’d rather join us in person, The Negroni Session masterclass takes place at our South London space (SE26) on 12 and 14 November 2026, at £59.50 a place.
Choosing Your Christmas Negroni
Your pick depends on what you want in the glass. ESTATE Orange and Spice brings orange-spice depth, while NEGRONI JUICE Blood Orange gives a sharper citrus twist. Choose DISPENSE Winter Amaro for herbal bitterness or ASTERLEY ORIGINAL Festive Aperitivo for a lighter, aperitivo-led serve. RHUBARB NEGRONI is the fastest option.
Measure the stirred serves precisely, then stir with plenty of ice until cold. Serve RHUBARB NEGRONI chilled over ice.
To change up your serve beyond Christmas, The Negroni Society delivers two Negronis each month.
FAQs
Which gin suits a Christmas Negroni?
London Dry gin works well with the layers of botanicals in our ESTATE English sweet vermouth. For a slightly richer South London Negroni, reach for Old Tom gin: it complements the herbal notes of DISPENSE amaro. Hibiscus-infused gin gives a lighter, more floral festive serve.
Choose your gin to balance the vermouth and bitter ingredients, with your own taste as the guide.
How can I make my Negroni less bitter?
Use a little more ESTATE English sweet vermouth to soften your Negroni’s flavour. For a lighter, spritz-style drink, replace some of the alcohol with sparkling water or Prosecco.
Finish by squeezing a piece of orange peel over the glass to release its oils. This softens harsh notes and brings out the cocktail’s natural sweetness.
How long can I keep a premixed batch?
There’s no specified maximum storage time for a premixed batch of Negronis. Keep the ingredients refrigerated after opening, especially the vermouth. For the best flavour, use opened vermouth within 1–2 months.
When making your batch, add 10 ml of water to pre-dilute the cocktail, giving it a smooth, balanced taste.