The Negroni, a traditional Italian apertivo, has long been one of our favorite cocktails. The classic proportions call for equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, garnished with an orange slice or twist. A little dry, a little sweet and a little bitter - it is the perfect apertivo before a feast, or at any time. The most popular story of the Negroni’s origin dates back to the early 1900s and involved a Count Camillo Negroni. Lore has it that the Count, a regular at Caffè Cassoni in Florence, Italy, asked bartender Fosco Scarcelli to bolster his Americano (Campari, sweet vermouth and soda) with gin instead of soda. With three simple ingredients, a new libation was born. We will be celebrating the Negroni, it’s rich history and it’s wonderfully balanced flavors, all week at 24 9th Avenue. We look forward to serving you. Cin cin! #negroniweek #negroni #kyotonegroni #kobrickcoffee #kobrickcocktails #campari #sweetvermouth #gin