Tanqueray Negroni

Tanqueray's canned Negroni puts a classic Italian aperitivo-style cocktail into a single-serve format, with no measuring, stirring or garnish prep. A Negroni is traditionally built on gin, a bitter red aperitif and sweet vermouth, and the Tanqueray name suggests a gin-led version. The label and the can's own details are the best source for the exact ABV and ingredient list, since those aren't listed here. Expect the flavor profile this style usually has. The first impression is bittersweet, with orange peel and a herbal bitterness from the aperitif, then a rounded sweetness from the vermouth. Juniper and other gin botanicals usually sit underneath as a dry, resinous backbone. Pre-mixed Negronis tend to be richer and more viscous than a spritz or a gin and tonic, and they are not fizzy. They are meant to be sipped slowly, not drunk quickly. Serve it well chilled. Pour it over a large ice cube or a few solid cubes in a rocks glass, which dilutes it slowly and softens the bitterness a little as it sits. A strip of orange peel is a simple optional garnish if you have one, but the drink needs nothing added. It can also be drunk straight from a very cold can when you want something portable. The bitterness makes it a natural pre-dinner drink, and it suits salty, savory snacks such as olives, cured meats, aged cheeses, salted nuts and focaccia. It also works as a one-can aperitif before a meal, or as something to bring to a gathering for guests who like bitter, spirit-forward drinks without stocking a home bar.