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By Sarah Apéro ///
🍊 Orange & Cardamom Negroni: The Sunny, Sophisticated Aperitivo You’ve Been Waiting For
Cardamom — with its warm, citrusy, slightly peppery notes — pairs beautifully with all kinds of ingredients… but when it meets orange? Pure magic happens. This Orange & Cardamom Negroni is the perfect fusion of a classic Italian bitter and the sun-drenched charm of spice. It’s smooth, balanced, and every sip tastes like that golden-hour moment when the air finally starts to feel like summer.
The orange brings its bright, tangy sweetness, while the cardamom adds unexpected depth and an intoxicating aromatic twist. Everything is held together by the richness of vermouth and the bold kick of gin, creating a cocktail that’s as refreshing as it is refined.
Whether you’re hosting a chic 5 à 7, unwinding after a long day, or just celebrating the return of warm evenings, this flavor-packed twist on the Negroni hits all the right notes — elegant, bold, and totally unforgettable.
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🍊 Max out that orange aroma
• Gently squeeze an orange peel over the glass to release its essential oils, then rub it along the rim. Trust us — it makes a big difference.
🧊 Fancy ice, slower dilution
• Use one large cube or a sleek ice sphere to keep your drink chilled without watering it down too fast. Classy and practical.
🌱 Crush that cardamom
• For max flavor, lightly crush cardamom pods with the back of a knife or muddler before infusing. It unleashes their bold, citrusy scent.
🫙 Make your own cardamom syrup
• Want a personal twist? Simmer 1 part sugar, 1 part water, and a few crushed cardamom pods. Let infuse 15 min, strain — boom, flavor bomb!
🍸 Chill your glass like a pro
• Pop your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving. Cooler sip, cooler vibe.
🌞 Golden hour approved
• This Negroni is made for sunsets, weekend aperitifs, or fancy patio 5 à 7s. Sip slow and soak in the mood.
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Orange & cardamom negroni
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1 oz – Gin
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1 oz – Campari
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1 oz – Sweet red Vermouth
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1 splash – Cardamom cocktail spice
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1/2 oz – Freshly squeezed orange juice
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Preparation
- Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with plenty of ice.
- Stir with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, then serve.
Absolutely! Mix all the ingredients except the ice and garnish. Store in an airtight bottle in the fridge and pour over ice when ready to serve. Perfect for last-minute aperitifs.
Go for green cardamom — it’s the most aromatic and pairs beautifully with orange. Skip the black kind (too smoky) and avoid ground cardamom, which can make your drink gritty.
Totally! Use a non-alcoholic gin, zero-proof vermouth, and a splash of orange bitters. Same vibe, zero buzz. Top it off with an orange wheel and you’re good to go.
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