How would you describe the color of a Negroni? Is it red? Well, not quite. And there are numerous shades of red.
Maybe it’s Campari red? Yes, there’s a color called “Campari red.” But Campari is only one-third of the Negroni’s formula. Dark vermouth and transparent gin bring other palettes into play.
Is the Negroni maybe “The Color of Pomegranates,” just like Parajanov’s cult film? After all, pomegranates also come in different shades of red.
The color of a Negroni changes as the ice melts and the orange slice (or peel) takes up more space in your glass, infusing the cocktail with its hue. What starts as a darker, sharper tone can become beautifully light as your mood lifts.
The color of a Negroni is what you feel and believe in that very moment - looking at the glass, through the glass, even sipping it with your eyes closed. Negroni is the color of your imagination. Therefore, it cannot be described in words.
