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I call this The Sbagliato Rosso. It’s our fun and delicious twist on a classic Negroni Sbagliato but uses sparkling Lambrusco wine instead of Prosecco. It has the perfect mix of sweet and bitter flavours and it’s so easy to make.
I have a confession, I’m not a huge Campari fan (eek!). My husband loves it and a classic Negroni is his favourite cocktail whereas to me, I find it verrry bitter.
I prefer a Negroni Sbagliato which swaps the gin for Prosecco making it less potent and helps reduce the bitterness. But recently I’ve found something that I can say I truly love…The Sbagliato Rosso (that’s what I’m calling it anyway).
Instead of Prosecco, I’m using Lambrusco which is a sparkling red wine from Emilia Romagna.
Lambrusco has flavours of cherries, wild strawberries and raspberries with occasional floral and cranberry notes and it goes perfectly in this cocktail.
You can buy Lambrusco from a light rosè colour to deep red (most common) and Dolce or Secco varieties. We’re using a sweet Lambrusco (dolce) but a dry one will also work.
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The Sbagliato Rosso
Ingredients
- 1 part Martini Rosso (or red vermouth), (1 fl oz/30ml)
- 1 part Campari, (1 fl oz/30ml)
- 1 part Lambrusco wine (we used sweet Lambrusco), (1 fl oz/30ml)
- Ice
- Rosemary sprig, optional garnish
Instructions
- Fill a short glass with ice and pour over the Martini Rosso and Campari, stir to combine.
- Add the Lambrusco and serve with a sprig of rosemary.
- You can top up with more Lambrusco if you’d like it sweeter or more bubbly.
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Yum! I love me a Negroni or a Negroni Sbagliato, but this also sounds delicious. And the color is absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks so much, Frank, the colour is very festive. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!