Burnt Orange Negroni Food

CLASSIC NEGRONI

Steps:

• Stir the gin, Campari and vermouth in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass; garnish with an orange twist.

NEGRONI

Steps:

• Mix equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari in an ice-filled glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

BURNT ORANGE MARGARITA

Steps:

• Add first four ingredients to cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake and strain into ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with flamed orange peel.

HERB AND ORANGE NEGRONI

Steps:

• In a pitcher, stir together the vodka, orange juice, sparkling water, if using, vermouth and bitters. Pour into 4 iced-filled old-fashion glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and an orange slice.
• In a pitcher, combine the oregano, thyme and rosemary. Using a wooden spoon, gently crush the herbs. Add the vodka and cover the pitcher with plastic. Store at room temperature for at least 24 hours. Strain before using.

BURNT ORANGE CAMPARI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• For the burnt oranges: Lay the orange slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with honey, making sure to cover them. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar and cayenne, and season with salt. Bake until the oranges are charred and slightly translucent, flipping halfway through, about 35 minutes. Let cool.
• For the cocktail: Place one burnt orange slice in a glass and add ice. Pour in the Campari, vodka and orange juice. Top with club soda. Garnish with another burnt orange slice.