Omitting the gin used in a straight negroni results in a lower alcohol-by-volume drink that still has complex bitterness from Campari and sweet, herbal notes from vermouth, making for a great pre-dinner indulgence. The bubbly bottle of choice to stand in for gin is prosecco, which has a lower alcohol content than most other sparkling wines. Its origin in the Prosecco region of Italy makes it a natural choice for this Italian classic.
Flay’s favorite is easy to make; no fancy shakers or a long list of ingredients — just Campari, sweet vermouth, and sparkling wine. No special glassware is required, as the drink is most at home in a common stemmed or rocks glass. The spirits should be used in equal proportions for flavor balance, so no complicated measuring tools are required either, just pour one part of each in your chilled glass. Of course, don’t hesitate to increase the proportion of sparkling wine if you like a lighter-flavored drink with more bubbles. We have to agree with Bobby here, the negroni sbagliato is a classic we can’t stop sipping!
