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Evening in Kingston

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Evening in KingstonMichael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Sparkling wine and Jamaican rum make for a compelling riff on the Negroni. Plus, it's a quick finish once it's batched.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups amber rum (such as Appleton Estate)
1 cup Campari
1 cup sweet vermouth
1–2 750 milliliter bottles sparkling wine
12 orange twists, if desired

Preparation

  1. Combine 1 1/2 cups amber rum (such as Appleton Estate), 1 cup Campari, and 1 cup sweet vermouth in a large pitcher; chill until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. For each cocktail, pour 2 ounces into a Collins glass filled with ice and top off with 2–3 ounces chilled sparkling wine. Garnish with an orange twist, if desired.

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