Frozen Negroni Recipe

When temperatures rise, this slushie version of the Italian classic is just what you need to cool down.

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Elana Lepkowski
Elana Lepkowski is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Elana Lepkowski
Elana Lepkowski is an LA-based mixologist who shares her cocktail recipes at Serious Eats and on her award-winning blog, Stir and Strain. 
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Updated August 19, 2024
a profile view of a rocks glass filled with red frozen negroni, garnished with an orange wedge

Why It Works

  • Chilling the mixture in the freezer ahead of time helps keep dilution to a minimum for a less watery slushie. Due to alcohol content, it won't freeze solid.
  • This drink doesn't have a classic 1:1:1 ratio. Dialing back the Campari and sweet vermouth makes for a more balanced bittersweet bite that doesn't overwhelm the gin.

This frozen Negroni is a major upgrade from more sugary slushies, offering nuanced flavor along with an icy chill. One sip gives you a touch of sweetness, a sharp cut of bitterness, and hints of citrus. Your gin can add herbal and spice notes. My personal preference is a more floral, botanical style gin such as G'Vine, rather than a juniper-forward option, but if you're craving more juniper, try Fords.

June 2014

Recipe Details

Frozen Negroni Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 10 mins
Freezing Time 8 hrs
Total 8 hrs 5 mins
Serves 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 ounces gin, such as G'Vine or Fords

  • 2 1/2 ounces Campari

  • 2 1/2 ounces Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth

  • 3 cups ice (see note)

  • Orange slices, for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in an airtight container. Place in freezer and freeze for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days.

  2. When ready to serve, add chilled alcohol and ice to blender. Blend on high speed until uniform and smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into rocks glasses or small wine glass. Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.

Special Equipment

Blender

Notes

For a thicker slushie, add an additional 1/2 cup ice to each batch.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
158Calories
0gFat
9gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories158
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 9mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 8mg38%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 39mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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