Anthony Schmidt’s Kingston Negroni

Anthony Schmidt | San Diego

photo: Shannon Sturgis
Kingston Rum Negroni

Taking top honors in our Kingston Negroni blind tasting, this recipe sticks to the tried and true Smith & Cross as the base, blended with Campari, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth (the brand used in the original recipe) and the unexpected addition of a quarter-ounce of oloroso sherry. Further setting it apart, Schmidt recommends stirring the drink with coffee beans directly in the mixing glass to impart another layer of flavor.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce overproof Jamaican rum, preferably Smith & Cross
  • 1 ounce overproof Jamaican rum, preferably Smith & Cross
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica
  • 1/4 ounce oloroso sherry, preferably Lustau
  • 1/4 ounce oloroso sherry, preferably Lustau
  • 5 to 10 coffee beans
  • 5 to 10 coffee beans

Garnish: half orange wheel, lime twist

Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
  2. Taste occasionally to ensure the coffee bean flavor has infused the drink.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with a half orange wheel and lime twist.

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