Bridgetown Negroni

• Bajan (Barbadian) rum
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Aged rum from Barbados; look for Mount Gay or Doorly’s
• Campari
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Classic Italian bitter apéritif
• Sweet vermouth
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Italian red vermouth, such as Carpano Antica or Cocchi
• Orange bitters
  2 dash

  Optional, to accentuate citrus notes
• Ice
  1 cup

  For mixing and serving

• Mixing glass
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Rocks glass

1. 1

   Add the Bajan rum, Campari, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters (if using) to a mixing glass.

2. 2

   Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice.

3. 3

   Stir for 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

4. 4

   Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice (preferably one large cube).

5. 5

   Garnish with a freshly cut orange peel, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.

• A unique twist on a timeless classic
• Perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and tropical notes
• Easy to make, yet sophisticated in flavor
• Ideal for both Negroni lovers and rum enthusiasts
• Makes for a stunning, conversation-starting cocktail

The Bridgetown Negroni is a modern riff on the iconic Negroni, which originated in Florence, Italy in the early 20th century. The classic Negroni—gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth—has inspired countless reinterpretations. This Caribbean-inspired version takes its name from Bridgetown, the lively capital of Barbados, and swaps the customary gin for Bajan rum, infusing the drink with tropical energy and a nod to the island’s legendary rum-making tradition. The result is an international fusion that pays homage to both Italian aperitivo culture and Caribbean craftsmanship.