A Negroni with bubbles instead of gin — lighter, longer, and the easiest one to make.
beClink Editorial·March 7, 2026
Time
3 min
Serves
1
Base
Bitter aperitif
Glass
Wine glass
Garnish
Orange slice, orange twist, or sprig of rosemary
Sbagliato means mistaken, and the story goes that a bartender reached for sparkling wine instead of gin. It was a good mistake. You lose the juniper and gain lift, which makes this the Negroni for people who find the original hard work.
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Make it yours
Drier
Use a brut sparkling and skip the bitters. Cleaner, more aperitivo.
Bigger
A splash of non-alcoholic vermouth adds weight without much sweetness.
Rosé
Sparkling rosé instead of white. Prettier, and slightly fruitier.
How to serve & pair
Serve this Negroni Sbagliato mocktail well chilled in a large wine glass to highlight its bright citrus aromas and lively bubbles.
This refreshing alcohol-free aperitivo pairs beautifully with:
Italian antipasti
marinated olives
prosciutto and cheese boards
light bruschetta
roasted vegetables
Perfect for aperitivo hour, dinner parties, or elegant alcohol-free celebrations.
Common questions
How is this different from a spritz?
Proportion. A spritz is mostly bubbles with a measure of bitter; a Sbagliato is closer to equal parts, so it's considerably more bitter.
Do I need the bitters?
No — they're there for depth if you want it. Two dashes is plenty.
What sparkling wine works best?
Something dry. The aperitif brings sweetness already, and a sweet sparkling tips the whole thing over.
Stir or build?
Build in the glass over ice and stir once, gently. Anything more and you lose the bubbles.
Aperitivo & Spritz
