Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco
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The Negroni Sbagliato was allegedly invented by mistake. Fast forward 50 years and this mistaken ‘Negroni with Prosecco’ has become a worldwide sensation. Join the hype and craft one at home.
The Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco has been on our radar for a while. We’re big fans of the classic Negroni and even bigger fans of the Boulevardier. It only made sense that we’d want to try the bubbly variation of the Campari classic.
However, once the Negroni Sbagliato became an internet sensation, our enthusiasm went down a notch. It seemed like the whole world jumped on the Italian cocktail’s bandwagon after House of the Dragon‘s Emma D’Arcy expressed her love for ‘Negronis made with Prosecco’ on TikTok. Suddenly, Sbagliatos appeared on just about every sidewalk in Europe from the Duomo in Milan to the docks of Hamburg.
Dare we say that the Negroni Sbagliato has begun to approach the lord of all aperitivos, the Aperol Spritz, in popularity? We do, and it did.
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Ok. Enough about our apprehensions. We’re glad we made this crimson-red drink which, to our mild surprise, grew on us with every sip.
We were fans by the time we finished our first broken Negroni. But we wondered how this Negroni with Prosecco became ‘broken’ in the first place.
What Is a Negroni Sbagliato?
The Negroni Sbagliato is a variation of the classic Negroni crafted with sparkling wine, i.e. Prosecco, instead of gin. The drink’s two other liquid ingredients are sweet vermouth and Campari. A simple orange twist provides the finishing touch.
Since the three liquids are added in a 1:1:1 ratio, it’s hard to mess up the Negroni Sbagliato recipe. This is ironic since the name Negroni Sbagliato literally translates to Mistaken Negroni.
What’s not ironic is how the Negroni Sbagliato tastes. This is a sophisticated sipper that gets bitterness from Campari and sweetness from vermouth. As for the Prosecco, it adds a bubbly element that tickles the tongue.
Sure. You could call this a Negroni Spritz or even a Sbagliato Spritz, but that’s not what Mirko Stocchetti called it, and he’s the one who broke the drink in the first place.
History of the Negroni Sbagliato
Although the Negroni Sbagliato gained international fame in 2022, its history started a half-century earlier at Bar Basso in Milan. However, its history is dubious at best.
Legend has it that barman Mirko Stocchetti created the original Negroni Sbagliato by mistake when he accidentally poured sparkling wine into a Negroni instead of pouring gin. However, we’ve read conflicting reports as to whether Stocchetti’s cocktail was a happy accident or an intentional switcheroo.
Either way, both the Negroni Sbagliato’s story and name have withstood the test of time. In fact, the bubbly beverage is more popular today than ever.
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Ingredients
Although the Negroni Sbagliato sips like a dream, its ingredient list includes no fewer than three Italian ingredients – Campari, sweet vermouth and Prosecco. Here’s everything you need to craft one at home:
Ingredient quantities are detailed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Craft a Negroni Sbagliato
The first step in this recipe is to measure the Campari and sweet vermouth and pour them directly into a lowball glass. We use a Japanese Jigger for these measurements to avoid spillage and ensure accurate measurements.
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Gently stir the two liquors and place a large ice cube into the glass. We use a jumbo ice cube since it melts slowly and looks really cool.
The next step is to top off the drink with Prosecco. You can either measure the Prosecco or simply pour it directly into the glass.
Finally, add an orange twist and start sipping.
Variations
They say ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, but we disagree. Feel free to experiment with the Negroni Sbagliato recipe starting with the following possible variations:
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Negroni Sbagliato Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Campari
- 1½ ounces vermouth (sweet red)
- 1½ ounces Prosecco
- 1 ice cube (large)
- 1 orange twist (garnish)
Instructions
- Pour Campari and sweet red vermouth into a lowball glass.
- Stir gently.
- Add large ice cube.
- Top with Prosecco.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
- Use a 1:1:1 ratio if you choose to modify the serving size.
- You can shake this cocktail with ice and strain it into a flute.
Nutrition
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
The classic Negroni is crafted with Campari, gin and sweet vermouth, while a Negroni Sbagliato is crafted with Campari, Prosecco and sweet vermouth.
The Negroni Sbagliato was invented at Bar Basso in Milan, Italy.
Campari, Prosecco, Sweet Vermouth, a Large Ice Cube and an Orange Twist (garnish)
The Negroni Sbagliato is stirred, not shaken.
It’s always a good time to drink a Negroni Sbagliato.
We like to serve this cocktail on the rocks in a lowball glass, but you could serve a shaken version in a flute instead.
Yes. Use one bottle each of Campari, sweet vermouth and Prosecco. Garnish with long orange peel slices.
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