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Chocolate and cocktails might not be the most obvious pairing—but the Chocolate Negroni is here to prove they belong together.
It’s bold, decadent, and just the right amount of indulgent—a riff on the classic Negroni that leans into dessert territory without losing its iconic edge.
Lately, I’ve been spending more time with the classics. There’s something comforting about recipes that have stood the test of time.
And the Negroni? It’s one of those go-to cocktails I never get tired of. Bitter, sweet, balanced—it’s a drink that knows exactly who it is.
But every now and then, I like to take a classic and give it a new identity. That’s where this recipe comes in.
The Chocolate Negroni takes the familiar gin-and-bitter base and folds in dessert-like elements that make it ideal for after dinner—or any moment you want to treat yourself.
It’s still unmistakably a Negroni… just dressed in something darker, smoother, and a little more sultry.
Here’s how I built it:
The classic Negroni trio includes gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
In this version, we keep the gin and Campari, but swap the vermouth for Grand Marnier. I wanted something smoother and slightly sweeter to complement the chocolate notes without competing with them.
Grand Marnier’s orange and cognac profile adds just the right amount of citrus and warmth.
Next comes the ingredient that changes everything: crème de cacao. This rich, chocolate-flavored liqueur adds depth, sweetness, and a velvety finish that makes the drink feel more like dessert in a glass.
It’s not overpowering—just enough to give that satisfying cocoa note as it lingers on the palate.
The result? A cocktail that still carries the bitter backbone of a classic Negroni, but softens into something a little more playful, a little more indulgent.
It’s a Negroni for when the candles are lit and dessert is on its way.
Step 1: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until thoroughly mixed & chilled.
Step 2: Strain into an old fashioned glass, over a large ice cube.
Step 3: Garnish with an orange peel and chocolate candy.
Serve it over a large ice cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange peel or a chocolate candy if you’re feeling extra.
It’s a beautiful way to end the evening—or to start something new.
The richness of the chocolate flavor makes this a great choice for a winter cocktail, but it’s just as enjoyable in the summer months ahead of us.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try making your own Chocolate Negroni at home.
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