Negroni Sbagliato

The Negroni Sbagliato has a bitter, sweet, citrusy, effervescent, herbal flavor profile. A delightful "mistake" that became a modern classic. This effervescent twist on the Negroni replaces gin with Prosecco, creating a lighter, more approachable aperitivo that's perfect for any celebration.

A Negroni Sbagliato requires 3 ingredients: Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco.

A Negroni Sbagliato takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Negroni Sbagliato is traditionally served in a rocks, garnished with Orange wheel or orange peel.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Negroni Sbagliato by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Negroni Sbagliato was born from a happy accident at Bar Basso in Milan during the 1960s. Legend has it that bartender Mirko Stocchetto mistakenly grabbed a bottle of Prosecco instead of gin while making a Negroni. Rather than starting over, he served the "mistaken" cocktail – and customers loved it. The drink remained a local Milanese secret for decades until it began gaining international recognition in the 2000s. Its popularity exploded in 2022 when actress Emma D'Arcy mentioned it as their drink of choice in a viral interview, introducing a new generation to this sparkling Italian gem. Today, the Sbagliato represents the perfect marriage of tradition and innovation, maintaining the bitter-sweet balance that makes the Negroni family so beloved while adding the joy and celebration that only bubbles can bring.