How to make a Negroni Sbagliato
Published: 03 July 2025
Written By: Jennie Jennings
A classic Negroni cocktail mixes equal parts gin, Campari and vermouth. This take replaces the gin with Prosecco.
The Negroni – an oh-so-stylish Italian aperitif – dates back to the 1940s. Just saying the word conjures images of elegant diners swirling ruby-red drinks on sun-drenched terraces, effortless chic outside a tapas bar. Inspired, I ordered one recently in the hope of capturing a little of that magic. Sadly, what I got was more grimace than glamour – picture a child reluctantly taking their medicine. Unwilling to give up on the dream, I dug deeper. Enter: the Negroni Sbagliato. ‘Sbagliato’ means ‘mistake’ in Italian – but swapping gin for Prosecco? That’s a very happy accident in my book. If you’re after a spritzy aperitif with a bittersweet edge (and zero scrunched faces), the Negroni Sbagliato could be your new go-to.
Negroni Sbagliato recipe
You will need:
- 1 shot Campari
- 1 shot Vermouth
- Ice
- Prosecco
- Orange peel
How to make it:
- Add the Campari and Vermouth to a short tumbler.
- Add a large cube of ice.
- Top up with Prosecco.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel.
About the author
Jennie Jennings
When Jennie left the world of newspapers she was more at ease reporting on crime and planning policy drama than wine. But after six years of sampling the Laithwaites range and qualifying to WSET Level 3 Wine, you’re now more likely to find Bordeaux stains than ink on her notepads. Often found terrorising her colleagues with talk of Instagram Reels in her role as Social Media Manager, Jennie has a particular fondness for creamy, full-bodied white wines and Champagne.
