negroni
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Etymology
Origin of negroni
1945–50; < Italian, said to be after a nobleman named Negroni, who first made the drink circa 1935
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He was declared a “Patron Saint of Quarantine,” courtesy of a viral negroni he dutifully made for his wife.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Tucci became an internet cooking sensation during the COVID-19 lockdown when a thirst-inducing video of the “Searching for Italy” star demonstrating how to make a negroni went viral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
In a video he posted on Instagram on Monday, Tucci stands in his kitchen and makes his wife, Felicity, a negroni.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 23, 2020
The negroni, in which amaro is a key ingredient, has also become more desirable in the last decade.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2018
The negroni bianco betrays the drink’s Italian roots with a pour of suze, a French liqueur with the bitter bite of gentian root, and pairs the aperitif with two gins, including one distilled with lemons.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 22, 2017
Eastside Girls, meanwhile, is a tender depiction of Muna's neighbourhood, lovingly lampooning the staples of LA hipster culture – astrology, polyamory, roommate dramas and "negronis with the nice gin".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The menu also allows bartenders the ability to make non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails like negronis, Manhattans, old fashioneds and Apérol-esque spritzes.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2023
For drinks, there are lots of agave tweaks on the classics such as mescal- and tequila- based takes on negronis and martinis.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2022
The menu features masa bagels with mezcal-cured salmon, Japanese oatmeal with mushroom dashi and cold brew negronis.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2019
At Victor’s Restaurant on Bradford Street, happy hour specials include seafood to go along with the place’s refreshing negronis.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2014
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