Originally Posted by
whackyjacky
The Negroni has always been popular in SF. Usually when I get a bad one, the bartender's shorted the sweet vermouth. It has to be 1/3 -1/3 -1/3. The SV gives the drink a fullness & complexity. I don't think the quality of the gin is particularly important. The sweet vermouth is though - best with an aged one like Carpano Antica. BTW, I like your bourbon for gin swap. I'll try one tonight.
I agree with the sweet vermouth, but I do swear by gin type also - Tan 10 being my choice. I had the best negroni I ever had in the Joel Robuchon bar at the NY Four Seasons several years ago, and nothing has ever topped that, nor have I been able to recreate
