Negroni Sbagliato
The 'mistaken' Negroni — bubbles instead of gin, and somehow better for it.
Time
2 min
Difficulty
Effortless
Glass
Rocks
Method
Built in glass
The Method
How to make it
- 01
Fill a rocks glass with ice (one large cube is ideal).
- 02
Add the Campari and sweet vermouth.
- 03
Top with cold prosecco.
- 04
Give it one gentle stir — you want to combine without killing the bubbles.
- 05
Garnish with the orange slice and drink immediately.
Bartender's Tip
Don't substitute Champagne for prosecco. Prosecco's softer bubbles and slight sweetness are what make this work — Champagne's high acidity fights the Campari instead of carrying it.
A Little History
Invented by accident in 1972 at Bar Basso in Milan, when bartender Mirko Stocchetto reached for the gin and grabbed a bottle of sparkling wine instead. The drink sat quietly in Milanese cult status for fifty years — then Emma D'Arcy mentioned it in a 2022 House of the Dragon interview and the internet exploded. Bar Basso still serves it in their famous oversized glasses.
