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Negroni Fleur de Lys

The Negroni Fleur de Lys, created at Caffè Gilli Via Roma in Florence, pumps up bitter, fruity flavors for a uniquely layered and memorable cocktail.

Negroni Fleur de Lys

The Negroni Fleur de Lys adds fruit flavors to the classic cocktail.

Italian cocktail culture finally gets its bible with Paul Feinstein's definitive new book, Italy Cocktails—An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by ItaliaTo source the recipes, the veteran food and travel writer looked to bars and brands from Italy to the United States and beyond, resulting in a collection that spans aperitivo to digestivo and everything in between. You'll find uniquely flavored cocktails such as this Negroni Fleur de Lys, created by bartender Luca Picchi at Caffè Gilli on Florence's famed Via Roma.

World-renowned bartender Luca Picchi is known for his variety of Negronis, and this particular version is one of a kind. Picchi replaces Campari with Amaro Santoni for extra bitterness but then brings in the flavors of apple juice and the licorice-forward star anise to balance against the herbal essence of the gin and dry vermouth. It’s a multilayered concoction that Picchi describes as a “fruity, delicate, springtime creation. A light Negroni that is very delicate with a balsamic touch.” 

Excerpted with permission from Italy Cocktails — An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by Italia by Paul Feinstein published by Cider Mill Press, December 2023.

Negroni Fleur de Lys

Negroni Fleur de Lys

Recipe by Luca Picchi
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Servings

1

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅔ oz. Panarea Island Gin

  • ½ oz. Amaro Santoni

  • ⅔ oz. Baldoria Bianco Vermouth

  • ⅓ oz. Star Anise Syrup (see notes)

  • ⅔ oz. clear apple juice

Directions

  • Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
  • Add all the ingredients and stir.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist, slice of green apple, and edible flowers

Notes

  • Star Anise Syrup: Crush 13 ½ oz. star anise with a mortar and pestle. In a large pot, combine the crushed star anise with 2 liters water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, then strain it through a net-mesh strainer. Combine with 600 grams granulated white sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

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