It’s that time of year again; bars the world over have stocked up on the Campari for Negroni Week, a celebration of that classic cocktail that also benefits the community. A Negroni – equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari garnished with an orange twist – makes for a satisfying start to any meal, and they’re made all the more so when you know that a portion of the proceeds from your cocktail are donated to a local nonprofit.
You still have through Sunday, June 7, to imbibe for a cause at more than a dozen St. Louis area bars and restaurants, many of which offer their own spins on this traditional aperitif in addition to the classic sipper. Enjoy Negroni Week specials at:
Absolutli Goosed
Brasserie
Cleveland-Heath
Death In The Afternoon
Eclipse Restaurant At The Moonrise Hotel
Element
Franco
Frazers
Layla
Juniper
Niche
Pastaria
Planter’s House
Sasha’s on Shaw
Small Batch
Taste
The Dark Room
The Gin Room at Cafe Natasha
The Good Pie
The Libertine
Have you already indulged in a Negroni Week cocktail or two? Where did you go and what did you try? Tell us in the comments below for a chance to win a copy of The Negroni by Gary Regan.
This article appears in June 2015.