a buzzworthy negroni

• BEE-GINS WITH BARR HILL

  Bold. Balanced. Buzzworthy. Barr Hill Gin's wild juniper and raw honey botanicals stand out in the perfect Negroni cocktail. Enjoy a classic Negroni, or some of our favorite, delicious Negroni variations that are sure to delight anytime and especially for Negroni Week!

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  Barr Hill Negroni

  In 1919 a famous Count by the name of Camillo Negroni, whom had spent some time traveling and drinking in the states, returned to his favorite bar in Florence, Italy and asked the bartender to make his favorite cocktail, the Americano, but to make it more ‘robusto’ (stronger) by substituting the soda water for gin. And now we have one of the most famous drinks in the world, and a bartender’s favorite.

  Prepared as an aperitif, a Negroni is the very definition of balance and simplicity.  With only three ingredients, quality spirits are a must. We love how the bold botanicals and beautiful balance of Barr Hill Gin elevates this classic cocktail.
  
  Ingredients:

  1.5 oz Barr Hill Gin
  .75 oz Campari
  .75 oz Sweet Red Vermouth
  Orange twist Garnish

  Preparation:
  Combine Barr Hill Gin, Campari, and Vermouth in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice, express the orange twist over top and garnish.

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  Tom Cat Negroni

  A bold and aromatic twist on the classic Negroni cocktail that drinks more like its lesser known, whiskey tinged cousin, the Boulevardier. The robust oak character of barrel aged Tom Cat Gin yields an incredibly smooth and balanced Negroni with full bodied flavor.

  Ingredients:

  1.5 oz Tom Cat Gin
  .75 oz Campari
  .75 oz Sweet Red Vermouth
  Orange twist Garnish

  Preparation:

  Combine Tom Cat Gin, Campari, and Vermouth in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass over fresh ice and garnish with an expressed orange twist.

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  Black Cat Negroni

  The Black Cat Negroni is a dark, wintry twist on the popular Negroni cocktail recipe made with barrel-aged Tom Cat Gin, perfect for gin and whiskey fans alike. Robust earthy notes and a velvety smooth, bittersweet finish make the Black Cat Negroni a delightful nightcap or digestivo cocktail.

  Ingredients
  

  1.5oz Tom Cat Gin
  1oz Cynar
  1oz Sweet Vermouth
  .25oz Fernet

  Preparation
  

  Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an expressed orange twist.

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  White Negroni

  With Vermouth Blanc and the quietly assertive Suze, a softly bitter French apéritif, in place of Campari, this White Negroni recipe is as irresistible as its Italian cousin.

  Ingredients:

  1.5 oz Barr Hill Gin
  .75 oz Blanc Vermouth
  .75 oz Suze (French Gentian Liqueur)
  Lemon Garnish

  Preparation:

  Combine Gin, Blanc Vermouth and Suze in a mixing glass, and add ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add garnish.

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  Bitter Bee

  A refreshing twist on the Negroni cocktail reimagined as a Gin Sour. The Bitter Bee cocktail is light and quaffable with the Negroni's signature bittersweet balance.

  Ingredients:

  1.5 oz Barr Hill Gin
  .5 oz Campari
  .5 oz Lillet Blanc
  .5 oz Honey Syrup (or simple syrup)
  .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  1 Egg White (or vegan foamer)
  Aromatic Bitters to garnish

  Preparation:

  Dry shake all ingredients without ice. Shake again with ice. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a few drops of aromatic bitters to top as a garnish.

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  HIVE NOIR

  A smooth and sultry Negroni recipe riff made with barrel-aged Tom Cat Gin, alluring spice notes and bright citrus reminiscent of a a fall spiced Whiskey Sour.

  Ingredients:

  1.5 oz Tom Cat Gin
  .75 oz Averna Amaro
  .25 oz Oloroso Sherry
  .5 oz Burnt Honey Syrup*
  .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  Lemon Twist

  Preparation:

  Shake all ingredients with ice. Double strain into a cocktail glass. Garnsih with an expressed lemon twist.

  *Burnt Honey Syrup: Heat 1 cup honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the honey starts to simmer and foam, reduce heat to low. Let the honey cook over low heat, stirring constantly for another 2-3 minutes, or until the honey reaches 300 degrees F or deep golden brown. Remove from heat, add 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Let cool and store in the fridge.

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