Aged Negroni at La Moderna

Dating back to early 20th-century Florence—when Count Camillo Negroni asked an Italian bartender to make him a stronger version of the “Americano” cocktail, replacing club soda with gin—today, Negronis are a staple on cocktail menus all over the world. And to pay homage to this classic drink, Miami Beach’s own Italian mainstay, La Moderna {1874 Bay Road, Miami Beach; 786.717.7274}, just launched its own Negroni menu with three creative twists on this Campari, vermouth, and gin cocktail, plus the original itself.

Here’s what you’ll find on La Moderna’s new Negroni menu:

Vintage Negroni: Designed for the brave hearted, this not-so-standard standard recreates the iconic recipe of one part Campari, one part Red Vermouth and one part Gin. Using carefully preserved and aged bottles, this Negroni reaches a combined age of almost 200 years: Negroni Gordon`s Gin 1970, Bitter Campari 1970, and Cinzano Sweet Vermouth 1970.

Aged Negroni: This is La Moderna’s signature Negroni, and is a mix of Martin Miller Gin, Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth and Bitter Gancia Americano. The concoction is blended and aged in an American Oak barrel for six months, and comes out smooth and smokey, with just a little hint of sweetness. 

Greetings From Italy: This twist on a classic Negroni takes you on a tour of Italy, with a few surprises. The ingredients: Rutte Celery Gin, Campari Bitters, 20 year old Porto Reduction, “Gaeta” Black Olive Foam, and a Parma Ham Breadstick.

Caramel Salted Boulevardier: Originally making an appearance in Harry’s 1927 bar guide, the Boulevardier was the signature drink of Erskine Gwynne, an expatriate New York writer in Paris. Go back to the 1920s with this riveting combination: Bourbon Whisky, Antica Formula Vermouth, Bitter Campari, and Homemade Salted Caramel Syrup.

Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor