Classic Negroni Cocktail Forged Without Gin
Sneakily swap the booze for a Sanbitter-kissed buzz with this virgin Negroni recipe! Here's the lowdown on what you'll need, where to buy, and a fuss-free game plan to stir up this stunning mocktail.
Ingredients
Citrus-Spiced Wine Infusions (Makes about 4 cups total)
Nonalcoholic Red Wine Infusion:- 2 tablespoons juniper berries- 1 teaspoon allspice berries- 1 teaspoon anise seeds- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds- Zest of 1 medium grapefruit- 2 cups dealcoholized or nonalcoholic red wine
Nonalcoholic White Wine Infusion:- 2 tablespoons juniper berries- 1 teaspoon anise seeds- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds- Zest of 1 medium lemon- 2 cups dealcoholized or nonalcoholic white wine
Note: Sanbitter, a bitter Italian soda and our star ingredient, is available at Italian grocers or online.
Instructions
For the Citrus-Spiced Wine Infusions:
Red wine infusion:1. Pop all the spices into a hot skillet and 🔥 it up until it's fragrant, around 3 minutes. Transfer the goodness to a mixing bowl.2. Peel the citrus zest and chuck it in the bowl. Add the wine and combine. Let it sit out for 3 hours or refrigerate for up to a day.
White wine infusion:1. Repeat the spice-toasting process with the white wine items.2. Zest the citrus and fold it into the bowl. Let it chill for 3 hours or refrigerate for up to a day.
For the drink:1. Chill a cocktail glass for 5 minutes. Add 1 ounce of red wine infusion, white wine infusion, and Sanbitter to your cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake like a polaroid picture until it's cold, about 30 seconds.2. Strain the drink into the chilled glass and garnish with an orange twist - serve it up and enjoy!
Where to Buy
Nonalcoholic and Dealcoholized Wines:
- Halal Wine Cellar: Offers a fantastic selection of nonalcoholic wines, like Le Petit Beret's Virgin Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc. Browse their offerings here[1].
- ONES: Canada's first dealcoholized winery, stocking wines with 0.5% ABV made from real grapes. Check their offerings here[3].
- ProofNoMore: Features top-notch nonalcoholic wines, such as Surely and FRE Wines. You can order through their website here[5].
Sanbitter Soda:
- General Beverage Retailers: Check online stores like Amazon or specialized Italian food retailers for a chance to grab a bottle.
- Local Italian Markets: They may carry Sanbitter, so it's worth checking their stock online or visiting in person.
Happy sipping! Looking for more mocktail inspiration? Check out our virgin versions of other classic cocktails, including the Virgin Bellini, Virgin Gin and Tonic, Virgin Pimm's Cup, Virgin Bramble, and Virgin Pomegranate-Lime Rickey!
[1] Halal Wine Cellar: https://halalwinecellar.com/collections/all-products[3] ONES: https://www.drinkones.com[5] ProofNoMore: https://proofnomore.com
- Instead of incorporating wine with alcohol, consider trying the nonalcoholic red wine infusion or the nonalcoholic white wine infusion in your mocktail recipes.
- For a unique twist on virgin Negroni, use Sanbitter, an Italian bitter soda, alongside the infusions to add a flavorful kick.
- When following the instructions, don't forget to shake the drink inside a cocktail shaker filled with ice before straining it into a chilled glass.
- For an exciting pomegranate flavor, you can explore other virgin mocktail recipes on our website, such as the Virgin Pomegranate-Lime Rickey.
