Reverse Balsamic Negroni

I’m not going to give you the recipe for the dish because I feel like you deserve your own copy of this cookbook. Might I suggest purchasing from your local bookstore? Instead of using citrus, the ‘tart part’ of this cocktail is balsamic vinegar. It lends to the rich complexion that a Negroni typically takes on. This low ABV, session, Negroni doesn’t call for any hard spirit and only features bittersweet Aperol. Iconic Cranberry Thyme and Iconic Orange Blossom Tonic bring it all together for this very special Reserve Balsamic Negroni. 

Reverse Balsamic Negroni 

• 3/4 oz Aperol 
• 1 oz Iconic Orange Blossom Tonic
• ½ oz Iconic Cranberry Thyme 
• 1 barspoon of Balsmic Vinegar 
• 1 orange zest

-Combine all in a mixing glass with ice 
-Stir for a good 20-30 seconds to give the cocktail proper dilution 
-Strain over a fresh ice
-Express the oils of the orange zest over the cocktail and add it for a garnish