negroni

[ni-groh-nee]

noun

plural

negronis 

1. a cocktail made from sweet vermouth, gin, and bitters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of negroni¹

1945–50; < Italian, said to be after a nobleman named Negroni, who first made the drink circa 1935

Example Sentences

Huntsinger likens the film to a cinematic negroni: “It’s substantial but also fun, with an almost summery feel. It’s about where you’re headed after a certain stage in life, told without heavy-handedness.”

From Los Angeles Times

Celebrating can be as simple as walking around a neighborhood you haven’t been in before, grabbing a negroni with a friend or saying yes to that weird-but-promising new restaurant.

From Salon

There was something about the light, the timing and the Negroni on the next table over.

From Salon

Francisco Negroni visits the volcano often to monitor its activity, never knowing what to expect.

From BBC

The “mocktails” will be available in five different flavors: Mojito, Negroni Spritz, Gin and Tonic, Cosmo and Margarita.

From Salon