I found the best spot for a Negroni and it was better than I expected
Very few cocktail menus seem to have the classic Negroni on them but I went to The Coral Room to see what they had on offer.
Nothing beats a good Negroni, with there even being a Negroni Week to celebrate the popular drink. I headed to The Coral Room, where it returned this September and saw the stunning hotel bar team up with Portofino Dry Gin.
The collaboration has seen them launch a flight of mini Negronis, which are priced at £30. I got to try three takes on the classic drink, from citrus-led twists to a barrel-aged serve inspired by the Italian Riviera. First up was The Lemon Negroni, which is made up of Portofino Dry Gin, Allora Aperitivo, and Mancino Vermouth di Torino Bianco.
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The drink is deliciously light and refreshing. It is a great way to kick off the trio of Negronis.
Next was the Orange Negroni, which includes Portofino Dry Gin, Savoia Arancio and Alma Finca Orange Liqueur. This was my favourite of the three as I love the tangy edge of the orange liqueur with the Portofino Dry Gin cutting through.
Yet again, this was a light drink and would be perfect to enjoy while on the Italian coast and basking in the sunshine.
Finally, there was the Classic Negroni, which is made up of Portofino Dry Gin, Campari Bitter, and Cocchi di Torino Cocchi Vermouth di Torino.
This had all the flavours of the classic without all the pizzazz to make you see why it is a beloved drink in the first place. The bitterness of the drink not only puts a smile on your face but leaves you feeling that one alone isn’t enough.
Overall, it was a brilliant experience and would recommend visiting The Coral Room for the limited-edition Negroni flight.
Negroni Week runs from 19–28 September at The Coral Room.
