Red White Blue Negroni Sbagliato (Sparkling Patriotic Negroni)

How to Make Red White Blue Negroni Sbagliato (Sparkling Patriotic Negroni)

1. 1

   Step 1: Chill glasses and prepare garnishes

   Place 4 coupe or rocks glasses in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill. While chilling, use a vegetable peeler to cut 4 long orange twists and set them aside to release their oils when added later.

   For this step

   • 4 twist(s)Orange twists (for garnish)
   
2. 2

   Step 2: Add ice and pour the red base

   Remove glasses from the freezer and add 3–4 ice cubes per glass. Pour 1 oz (30 ml) Campari into each glass to form the red base, pouring gently to avoid splashing that would disturb future layers.

   For this step

   • 4 ozCampari
   • 16 cube(s)Ice cubes
   
3. 3

   Step 3: Create the white middle layer

   Using the back of a spoon held just above the Campari, slowly pour 1 oz (30 ml) Lillet Blanc into each glass so it floats as a pale middle layer. Pour very slowly and close to the spoon to help the liquid settle without mixing.

   For this step

   • 4 ozLillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano)
   
4. 4

   Step 4: Add the blue top layer

   Again using the back of a spoon, gently drizzle ½ oz (15 ml) Blue Curaçao over each glass so it forms a thin blue cap. A little goes a long way — aim for a distinct blue band rather than full mixing.

   For this step

   • 2 ozBlue Curaçao
   
5. 5

   Step 5: Top with sparkling wine

   Carefully top each glass with about 3 oz (90 ml) of chilled sparkling wine, pouring slowly down the side of the glass (or over the back of the spoon) to preserve the layered effect while adding pleasant effervescence.

   For this step

   • 12 ozChilled sparkling wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
   
6. 6

   Step 6: Finish and serve

   Express the orange twists over each glass to spray oils, then drop a twist onto the rim or into the drink for garnish. Serve immediately so guests can enjoy the visual layers before they gently intermingle.
   

1. Place 4 coupe or rocks glasses in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill. While chilling, use a vegetable peeler to cut 4 long orange twists and set them aside to release their oils when added later.
2. Remove glasses from the freezer and add 3–4 ice cubes per glass. Pour 1 oz (30 ml) Campari into each glass to form the red base, pouring gently to avoid splashing that would disturb future layers.
3. Using the back of a spoon held just above the Campari, slowly pour 1 oz (30 ml) Lillet Blanc into each glass so it floats as a pale middle layer. Pour very slowly and close to the spoon to help the liquid settle without mixing.
4. Again using the back of a spoon, gently drizzle ½ oz (15 ml) Blue Curaçao over each glass so it forms a thin blue cap. A little goes a long way — aim for a distinct blue band rather than full mixing.
5. Carefully top each glass with about 3 oz (90 ml) of chilled sparkling wine, pouring slowly down the side of the glass (or over the back of the spoon) to preserve the layered effect while adding pleasant effervescence.
6. Express the orange twists over each glass to spray oils, then drop a twist onto the rim or into the drink for garnish. Serve immediately so guests can enjoy the visual layers before they gently intermingle.