NEGRONI DELUXE

The best cocktails are made with high-quality ingredients, perfectly measured and served in the correct glass with an appropriate garnish. The Negroni cocktail just got an upgrade with the release of Rubis vermouth, from Hastings Distillers. “We start with organic cabernet sauvignon from the Gimblett Gravels region, adding in a selection of organic botanicals from bitter roots, bark, flowers and warm spice that has been steeped in pure organic alcohol,” says co-founder Kate Galloway. To make an amazing Negroni, try this recipe with all ingredients from Hastings Distillers: 30ml East Block Gin, 35ml L’Opera & 25ml Rubis, muddle with ice and garnish with orange peel. Rubis red vermouth RRP $55. hastingsdistillers.com