Coffee Negroni
The Coffee Negroni is a modern cocktail twist on the classic Italian Negroni, infusing the traditional bitter-sweet profile with rich coffee notes. It typically combines gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, and a coffee liqueur or cold brew concentrate, creating a complex, aromatic drink. This variation has gained popularity in contemporary cocktail bars worldwide, particularly in urban scenes from New York to Melbourne.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As an alcoholic beverage, it's relatively high in carbohydrates from sugars in the vermouth and coffee liqueur, with minimal fat or protein. A standard serving (around 4 oz/120 ml) contains roughly 180-220 calories, primarily from alcohol and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Alcohol | 20 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Caffeine | 60 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Coffee Negroni represents a fascinating cultural fusion, marrying Italy's iconic aperitivo tradition with global coffee culture. Nutritionally, while not a health drink, the coffee component adds antioxidants like chlorogenic acid, and the bitter compounds from Campari may aid digestion—a nod to the original Negroni's role as an appetite stimulant before meals.
