Negronis are often called the emperor of drinks, so these versions are inspired by everyone's favourite Roman Emperors. 

 

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The divine nerva

This Negroni uses red wine to give a Roman twist. Credit for the idea for Pinot Noir in a Negroni needs to go to Jack Greene's bar in Hobart, Tasmania.  

  • 2 measures Pinot Noir
  • 2 measures Campari
  • 2 measures Gin 
  • Orange to garnish

Fill a whisky glass with ice. Add the wine, Camapari and then the gin. Stir and garnish with a wedge of orange. 

 

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The Trajan

Sambuca is everyone's favourite Italian spirit, so what better base for this bitter sweet Negroni. A couple of these and you'll want to expand your empire all the way to the Persian Gulf as well.  

  • 2 measures sambuca
  • 2 measures Campari
  • 2 measures vermouth rosso
  • Orange to garnish

Fill a whisky glass with ice. Add the Campari, vermouth and then the sambuca. Stir and then garnish with the orange. 

 

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The antoninus pius

This drink uses Aperol rather than Campari to give a lighter flavour and isn't as full on a normal Negroni. Like Antoninus himself, this drink's a bit weaker than the rest but it has a certain charm. 

  • 2 measures vermouth rosso
  • 2 measures Aperol
  • 2 measures Gin
  • Orange to garnish

Fill a whisky glass with ice. Add the vermouth, Aperol and then the gin. Stir and garnish with a wedge of orange. 

 

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The marcus aurelius

In honour of most people's favourite emperor, this drink uses premium ingredients to really make you meditate!

  • 2 measures Noilly Pratt dry vermouth
  • 2 measures Campari
  • 2 measure Gin
  • Orange to garnish 

Fill a whisky glass with ice. Add the vermouth, Campari and then the gin. Stir and garnish with a wedge of orange.