

Rather than sweet vermouth or blanc vermouth, I’ve used Cocchi Americano to add sweetness and depth to this Negroni variation. Also try Suze in a spritz with sparkling wine, a splash of club soda, and a lemon twist. I chose to use it in this Negroni variation because it complements and doesn’t overpower the delicate apple flavors in the applejack and the syrup. Suze pairs nicely with many fruit flavors, including apple. Suze is a bit vegetal and it has an astringent quality to its bitter finish. This liqueur is a nice alternative to Campari in cocktails like the Negroni, although it is not quite as intensely bitter. It’s flavor is unique and very herbal with a floral, honey-like sweetness. Suze is a French bitter liqueur made with gentian root and other botanicals. Although often compared to the French apple brandy Calvados, applejack is a bit lighter in flavor and a bit rougher around the edges. Applejack is a type of fruit brandy made from – you guessed it, apples! It was first made by the Laird family in New Jersey in the late 1600s and became a popular liquor during colonial times.Īpplejack is a smooth, tangy, slightly sweet liquor with a characteristic apple aroma. Rather than the gin used in the classic and White Negroni, I chose applejack for this recipe to play up the seasonal flavors. Laird’s Applejack or other apple brandy.The White Negroni uses the liqueur Suze in place of Campari, and its sweetness comes from the pale aromatized wine Lillet Blanc rather than sweet red vermouth. There are many variations on this classic cocktail, and this one was inspired by the modern White Negroni (which ironically is not white in color). It’s a potent, bittersweet, cocktail that perfectly balances bold herbal and citrusy flavors. The classic Negroni combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and the bitter liqueur Campari. Less bitter than a classic Negroni, this variation is a great introduction to bittersweet cocktails. If you enjoy a spirit-forward fall cocktail, this Bitter Apple Negroni is for you! This autumn-inspired riff on the classic Negroni is bursting with crisp apple, bittersweet citrus, and cinnamon spice.
