THE ORIGIN OF NEGRONI:
Legend has it that an Italian count named Camillo Negroni was the one who created one of the most popular cocktails in the world. The origin of the Negroni would therefore be in Florence. He would have discovered gin during his travels and was a cocktail lover.
One day, he decided to give his favorite cocktail, the Americano, a twist by asking the bartender to substitute gin for the soda water. In 1919, the bartender tweaked the recipe by adding equal parts Campari, vermouth, and gin to a glass, topped with an orange garnish.
The result: a stronger, punchier cocktail that quickly gained popularity. Since then, the Negroni has become a world-famous classic, loved for its perfect balance of the bitterness of Campari, the sweetness of vermouth and the power of gin.
In conclusion, the legend of Count Camillo Negroni shows how a simple modification of a traditional cocktail could result in the creation of a timeless classic. Today, this classic is served in bars all over the world and remains a popular choice for cocktail lovers.
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