Unlike some drinks that include bitters, the Negroni tastes bitter. Some people love that about it, others wonder how anyone could find it drinkable. The flavor of the drink reminds me of pink grapefruit juice, except with that mild bitterness overlaying it. Maybe an apt ... READ MORE]]> Unlike some drinks that include bitters, the Negroni tastes bitter. Some people love that about it, others wonder how anyone could find it drinkable. The flavor of the drink reminds me of pink grapefruit juice, except with that mild bitterness overlaying it. Maybe an apt comparison would be with the white meat of a grapefruit, just inside the rind – by itself, it would be repulsive, but with the grapefruit juice in the same bite, some people love it. If you’re not one of them, go for a Cosmo, which tastes like ruby red grapefruit juice with a kick.

The Negroni

• 1 ounce gin
• 1 ounce sweet Italian vermouth
• 1 ounce Campari Bitters

Put ice in an Old Fashioned glass, and pour the ingrdients in. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Strong flavors

Be forwarned: this drink overwhelms meek foods. Pick something with bold flavor: steak or salmon dishes, like Green Peppercorn Steak or Osaka Grilled Salmon. For an appetizer, you can’t beat a good mussels recipe, but this eggplant rollati recipe could come close.