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Kingston Negroni in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Kingston Negroni recipe

StirredRocks glassLarge cube ice22% ABV190 kcal

The Kingston Negroni is a stirred rum cocktail, made with Jamaican rum, Campari and sweet vermouth, served in a rocks glass over a large cube. It is bitter.

Strength: about 22% ABV in the glass, roughly 20 g of alcohol and about 190 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

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Kingston Negroni ingredients

Jamaican rum30 ml (1 oz)
Campari30 ml (1 oz)
Sweet vermouth30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Kingston Negroni

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange peel.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Large cube
Garnish
Orange peel
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Kingston Negroni: quick answers

How strong is a Kingston Negroni?
About 22% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 20 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Kingston Negroni?
About 190 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Kingston Negroni served in?
A rocks glass, over one large ice cube.
How many ingredients does a Kingston Negroni have?
3 in total: Jamaican rum, Campari and sweet vermouth. Simple enough to make at home.

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