Decking the halls . . .

Happy Holidays! After many (many) trials, I have finally settled on my perfect Negroni. I've tried several gins and many bitters. There is no vermouth like Carpano so that was a given.

My Ideal Negroni

1.25 oz. Imperial Barrel Aged Gin

1 oz. Carpano Antica

1 oz. Campari

orange peel

Add all liquids to stirring glass. Add ice block and stir. Strain into chilled double rocks glass over a rock. Garnish with orange peel. (Swiping the peel around the edge of the glass and doing a pinch of the oil into the drink is a tasty bonus.)

Sip, enjoy, repeat.