Negroni Week 2025 – One Red Thread

I just got a hunch that fig might work well paired with the classic Negroni flavours. So, I just had a go at it. I guess it turned out pretty well.

First, I just wanted to add a splash of fig liqueur to the original Negroni recipe. Yet, I just thought ‘What the fig!’ and went all out and threw in a bit of Spiritus Rex fig eau de vie, too.

Balance is key

However, I had to balance the rest of the ingredients. First, I went for a slightly mellower gin from Manuel Engel with a lot of citrus notes. Second, I slightly reduced the Italian bitter liqueur. Last but not least, I chose the Casa Eva vermouth with its slightly spicier flaovur profile.

Yes, this is a spirit forward Negroni variation. Yet, the fig aroma blends in beautifully with the rest of the ingredients. The citrus flavours of the gin and the vermouth give the whole drink a Mediterranean vibe. At the same time, the flavours give you the impression of a fleeting summer that is basically over.