Non-Alcoholic Negroni: The Best Cans, and How to Make One
Canned non-alcoholic Negronis compared, how to make one with three bottles, 0.0% options, and when to make vs buy.
A non-alcoholic Negroni is equal parts gin alternative, sweet vermouth alternative and bitter aperitif, stirred over ice with an orange peel. Make it if you like it stirred and strong-tasting: a three-bottle set covers many drinks. Buy it canned if you want it ready: the canned versions are lighter and sparkling, closer to a Negroni spritz. Here’s what’s worth buying, how to make one, and how they compare.
Our picks
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Which canned Negroni?
| Can | What it’s like |
|---|---|
| Free Spirits Negroni | Bittersweet, built around orange zest, lightly sparkling |
| Aplós Mandora Negroni | The most bitter: mandora orange and quassia; 0.0% |
| Little Saints Negroni Spritz | Bitter orange, lighter and fizzier; 0.0% |
Aplós adds lion’s mane, magnesium and suntheanine to each can, which the brand includes for a calmer feel; the panel lists 65 calories and 11 g of sugar. Little Saints adds reishi. More on these ingredients in adaptogen drinks explained.
Make it yourself
Fill a glass with ice
A short rocks glass with one large cube is classic.
Pour equal parts
1 oz gin alternative, 1 oz sweet vermouth alternative, 1 oz bitter aperitif.
Stir
20 to 30 seconds, until cold. Stir rather than shake, so it stays clear and silky.
Express an orange peel
Squeeze it over the glass, then drop it in.
Full method in our non-alcoholic Negroni recipe; terms in what the recipes mean. Choosing a gin? See the best non-alcoholic gins.
Variations
- Sbagliato: swap the gin for non-alcoholic sparkling wine; see the Sbagliato recipe.
- Americano: vermouth and bitter aperitif, topped with soda. Lighter, and the easiest to make; Lyre’s Americano set has both bottles.
- All 0.0%: Mommos London Dry, Mommos Aperitive Bitter and VERSIN vermouth, a concentrate you mix one part to three. Lyre’s bottles are under 0.5%; here’s what the labels mean.
Make or buy?
Make it if
- You like a stirred, spirit-forward Negroni
- You’ll make it often: three bottles make many drinks
- You want to adjust the bitterness
Buy a can if
- You want it ready, cold from the fridge
- You like it lighter and sparkling
- You’re taking drinks to a picnic or party
Opened bottles keep for weeks, not years; Lyre’s say refrigerate and finish within twelve weeks. See how long they keep. More recipes in 25 zero-proof cocktail recipes.
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Common questions
How do you make a non-alcoholic Negroni?
Stir equal parts (1 oz each) gin alternative, sweet vermouth alternative and bitter aperitif over ice for 20 to 30 seconds, then express an orange peel over it.
What's the best canned non-alcoholic Negroni?
Free Spirits Negroni for bittersweet orange; Aplós Mandora Negroni for the most bitter, at 0.0%; Little Saints Negroni Spritz for lighter and fizzier.
Do you sell Phony Negroni?
No, we don't carry St. Agrestis Phony Negroni. The nearest canned Negroni we carry is Free Spirits Negroni, bittersweet and lightly sparkling.
Can I make a 0.0% Negroni?
Yes: Mommos London Dry, Mommos Aperitive Bitter and VERSIN vermouth are all 0.0%. Lyre's bottles are under 0.5%.
