What is better than a Negroni Sbagliato to end the first weekend of fall? While I am sure that everyone is familiar with the Negroni, some of you have probably never heard of the Negroni Sbagliato. I will give you a hint. Sbagliato is an Italian word, which means “mistaken”.
Mirko Stocchetto was the accidental creator of this drink. Mirko was a bartender from Venetian origin who had worked in many prestigious hotel bars in the Veneto region, among which was the well-known Harry’s Bar in Venice.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, he eventually moved to Milan, where he bought Bar Basso. In the ’70s and ’80s, the bar was a central meeting location for designers and artists, who were sipping great cocktails and tasting nibbles typical of the Veneto area. It was in Bar Basso, on one night in 1972, that he made the fortuitous accident while making a Negroni that led to the creation of the Negroni Sbagliato. The mistake came from his confusion between a bottle of gin, which is used in a Negroni, with a bottle of Prosecco – hence the name “Sbagliato”.
What is the difference between Negroni and Negroni Sbagliato?
The Negroni is based on a 1-1-1 formula – 1 part of Campari, 1 part of Sweet Vermouth, and 1 part of Gin. The Negroni Sbagliato has the same formula and ingredients, except for the gin, swapped instead with Prosecco. Both drinks are served over ice and with a slice of orange.
Negroni Sbagliato is a bright and bubbly drink. The addition of Prosecco enhances the orange color of the Campari and provides a pleasant fizziness. This cocktail is lighter than the Negroni, as it has no of gin, but preserves its aromatic bitterness, given by the Campari.
As a tip, this drink is also called Sbagliato or Negroni Spritz.
Which food to pair with Negroni Sbagliato
For this drink, I recommend pairing it with something sweet to balance the bitterness of the Campari. My suggestion is a small bite of Fig and Salami, dressed with balsamic glaze. Figs and Salami are very popular in Veneto, especially during Fig Season. It is very easy to make and you will have a great aperitive in less than 15 minutes.
Looking for more savory pairing with figs? Check my previous post. You could also pair it with a Tomato Bruschetta, or with some Arancini, for something a bit more substantial. And you can never go wrong if you serve it with an Italian Antipasto Platter.
Thirsty for other drinks? You can never go wrong with an Aperol Spritz.
Ingredients
For the Negroni Sbagliato
- 80 cl Vermouth Sweet
- 80 cl Campari
- 80 cl Prosecco
- 2 slices orange
- 2 unit ice ball
For the Fig & Salami Nibble
- 1 unit fig sliced in quarter
- 4 slices Salami
- 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Instructions
To Make the Negroni Sbagliato
- Place 1 ball of ice in each glass.
- Add 40 cc of Sweet Vermout in each glass, followed by the Campari and the Prosecco.
- Garnish with a slice of orange
- Stir and Serve.
To Make the Fig and Salami Nibble
- Place each quarter of fig on a salami slice and use a toothpick to keep it in shape.
- Drizzle the fig with a dash of Balsamic Vinegar.
- Serve it.
Notes
- you can use ice cubes instead of the ice ball cube.
Nutrition
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