We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.
Best pre-mixed negroni cocktails for 2020
We put pre-mixed negroni cocktails to the test, to find the most authentic cocktail.
Our testing panel, led by Good Housekeeping’s wine and spirits expert, Alex Hale, have sipped their way through seven pre-mixed negronis to find the best.
Arguably the ultimate in bitter-sweet cocktails, the negroni is based on equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, stirred over ice then strained into a rocks glass with ice and a slice of orange peel. If you’re a negroni lover, but not keen to invest in all the individual sprits, then pre-mixed options can be more economical.
Why buy pre-mixed cocktails?
Quality: Pre-mixed cocktails have suffered from a bad reputation for quite a while, but they’ve finally shaken that off, with a huge selection of excellent, readily available options.
Ease: All the hard work has been done for you, these cocktails have been mixed, balanced and sometimes aged for you, leaving you to pour over ice and enjoy. Perfect.
Cost: Without having to commit to full sized bottles of all the individual ingredients, you can enjoy the cocktail at snip of the cumulative cost.
EXPERT TIP: Pre-mixed negronis are best served over ice with a slice of orange peel.
How we test
The cocktails were assessed on aroma, flavour and overall experience. The panel was looking for a bitter-sweet cocktail with notes of orange and soft herbs. The best performing drinks had well-balanced bitterness, sweetness and alcohol.
Watch Next
Best cheese hampers for gifting
The best white wine, expert-tested
The best chocolate gifts for Valentine's Day 2025
12 best English sparkling wines to buy now