Negroni Sbagliato

The Negroni Sbagliato ("sbagliato" means "mistaken" or "bungled" in Italian) was born from a happy accident at Bar Basso in Milan during the 1960s or 70s. Legend has it that bartender Mirko Stocchetto reached for a bottle of Prosecco instead of gin while making a Negroni, and a new classic was born. The "mistake" turned out to be a revelation - a lighter, more effervescent take on the beloved Negroni. This cocktail exploded into viral fame in 2022 when actress Emma D'Arcy mentioned it was their drink of choice in an interview, spawning countless memes and a massive surge in popularity. Bars around the world reported unprecedented demand, and Campari sales soared. The Sbagliato swaps the Negroni's gin for sparkling wine, creating a refreshing aperitivo that's lower in alcohol but maintains the bitter-sweet complexity that makes the original so compelling. The bubbles from the Prosecco add a celebratory quality and lift the heavy bitterness of the Campari, making it incredibly drinkable and perfect for warm weather sipping.