It’s Negroni Week! Raise A Glass To These Classic and Mocktail Recipes

By Delaina Dixon | September 24, 2025 | The Soft Life

This year, Campari, the iconic red Italian bitter, Imbibe Magazine and Slow Food have proudly teamed up to support Slow Food’s global efforts in preserving biodiversity within our food systems.

The vibrant “Stay Bitter” Campaign features a stylish capsule collection, with a generous portion of the proceeds from this limited-edition collection being donated directly to the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund. Prices range from an accessible $40 to $70, making it perfect for fans and collectors alike.

We’ve also come up with two delicious, easy-to-make Negroni-inspired recipes for you to try at home, including a refreshing, delightful mocktail option specifically designed for our fabulous non-drinkers. Sip, savor and enjoy responsibly!

The Classic Negroni

You can’t go wrong with the original! This timeless cocktail is a staple for any home bar.

Ingredients:

1 oz Gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions:

Combine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir until well-chilled

Fruit-Infused Negroni Mocktail

This mocktail captures the bittersweet and aromatic qualities of a classic Negroni using non-alcoholic spirits and fruit infusion.

Ingredients:

1 oz non-alcoholic gin
1 oz non-alcoholic bitter aperitif
1 oz non-alcoholic sweet vermouth alternative
1/4 cup chopped fruit (e.g., raspberries, grapefruit slices, or blood oranges)
Optional: a dash of simple syrup to balance the bitterness

Instructions:

Infuse: Muddle the fruit in a mixing glass. Add the non-alcoholic gin and let it sit for 15 minutes to allow its flavor to release.
Strain: Strain the infused non-alcoholic gin through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean mixing glass.
Combine: Add the non-alcoholic bitter aperitif and non-alcoholic sweet vermouth alternative to the mixing glass with ice. Add a dash of simple syrup for a less bitter drink.
Stir: Stir for approximately 20 seconds until well chilled.
Serve: Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a fresh piece of the fruit or an orange twist.