Cardinal

The Cardinal cocktail is a variation of the Negroni, created in Rome in the 1950s. It is made by mixing gin, dry vermouth, and Campari, resulting in a red color that resembles the robes of the cardinals in the Vatican, hence the name.

Flavor

The Cardinal cocktail combines the herbal notes of gin, the complex flavors of dry vermouth, and the bittersweet profile of Campari. It is drier and more bitter than a Negroni, with a long-lasting finish.

Difficulty

Moderate

Glassware

Cocktail glass