Negroni Sbagliato Recipe: The Sparkling Italian Cocktail That’s Perfect Every Time (4 Easy Steps)
The Negroni Sbagliato is Italy’s most famous “mistaken” cocktail, created when a Milanese bartender accidentally used prosecco instead of gin in a Negroni. This sparkling variation combines equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth, topped with prosecco for a lighter, more effervescent aperitivo drink.
Total Time:2 minutes
Yield:1 cocktail
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz (45ml) Campari
1 1/2 oz (45ml) sweet vermouth (Italian preferred)
2-3 oz (60-90ml) dry prosecco (brut)
Large ice cubes or ice sphere
Orange peel for garnish
Optional: orange slice, fresh berries, or Luxardo cherry
Instructions
Chill rocks glass in freezer for 10 minutes; prepare orange peel garnish
Fill chilled glass with large ice cubes
Pour Campari and sweet vermouth over ice
Top with prosecco, pouring gently to preserve bubbles
Stir gently 2-3 times to combine
Express orange peel oils over drink, rim glass with peel, and garnish
Serve immediately
Notes
Use fresh vermouth stored in refrigerator (lasts 2-3 months opened)
Large ice cubes prevent excess dilution
Dry/brut prosecco preferred over extra dry (which is sweeter)
Can batch Campari and vermouth ahead; add prosecco individually
Substitute Aperol for Campari to create sweeter, lighter variation
Champagne or cava work as prosecco alternatives
Always use fresh prosecco; opened bottles lose carbonation quickly
