Negroni, the Bold

You either love negroni, or hate it, but for me, a negroni is the drink of choice for both before and after dinner. There’s no denying it is a strong drink; the sum of alcohol in it is outstanding, and the flavour profile is distinctly bitter with herby notes in it. Gin is my favourite spirit (see what I’ve done to a classic Iranian sharbat with vinegar syrup) and, as someone who dislikes fruity, citrusy, egg-whitey cocktails, a negroni is always a