Cocktails

French Negroni

French Negroni is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans herbal, citrus and wine. Built and served in a Martini Glass. Expect about 25.8% ABV and roughly 151 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic25.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

151 kcalCalories

25.8%ABV

4.7gSugar

6.5gCarbs

1Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires shaker, bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

1 ozGinBase Spirit
1 ozLilletOther
1 ozSweet VermouthFortified Wine
1Orange PeelGarnish

Tools:Cocktail ShakerBar Spoon

How to Make It

Add ice to a shaker and pour in all ingredients.Shaken
Using a bar spoon, stir 40 to 45 revolutions or until thoroughly chilled.Stirred
Strain into a Martini glass or over ice into a Rocks glass.Strain
Garnish with orange twist.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Martini Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Herbal CitrusWine

Supporting notes

AperitifBotanical Juniper Red Fruit Spice

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its botanical and herbal notes.
Happy HourSuggested from pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Charcuterie OlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sweet Vermouth1 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes: Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.

Orange Peel1

Orange TwistGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes: An orange twist is usually a close substitute for orange peel.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a French Negroni?: The French Negroni is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Martini Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 151 calories.
What does a French Negroni taste like?: French Negroni has a flavour profile featuring Herbal, Citrus, Wine, Aperitif. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a French Negroni?: French Negroni pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a French Negroni?: The French Negroni has an ABV of approximately 25.8%. That's approximately 1.00 US standard drink. This recipe is estimated to contain 151 kcal, 4.7g sugar, 6.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a French Negroni typically served?: French Negroni is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a French Negroni?: If you enjoy French Negroni, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a French Negroni at home?: Yes. The French Negroni uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Martini Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of French Negroni with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.