The iconic Italian aperitif is traditionally mixed with equal parts of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, garnished with orange peel.
This year, hotel bars are taking it up a notch by incorporating other ingredients such as Thai basil, coffee-infused spirits and chocolate to elevate the cocktail.
There will also be a Negroni flight and a guest shift featuring mixologists’ creative interpretations of the cocktail.
CACAO MIXOLOGY & CHOCOLATE
Level 75, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Menara Merdeka Maybank, Presint Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur.
Business Hours: 5pm to midnight
Tel: 019-235 1234
Cacao Mixology and Chocolate presents House of Negroni, a month-long programme dedicated to one of the bar world’s most recognisable cocktails.
Running until Sept 28, the menu features four signature cocktails, each approaching the Negroni from a different point of view.
The Rosso Verde Campari introduces a herbaceous note to the classic with Thai basil and basil salt while Assam-Groni brings together Assam tea, sour plum and calamansi for a more vibrant profile.
Chai Neg takes a richer turn with Cognac VSOP and chai foam, adding warmth and depth, while Kaffir Canopy pairs Campari with kaffir lime-infused gin and is served with a mezcal Negroni Week praline.
Alongside the cocktails, The Virgroni Praline draws on Cacao’s chocolate programme, offering another take on the Negroni through chocolate.
Rather than departing entirely from the original, House of Negroni explores how a familiar classic can take on a different character.
SATELLITE RESTAURANT & BAR
53rd Floor, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur. Business hours: 5pm-midnight, daily. Tel: 010-784 0176 (WhatsApp)
From Sept 14 until 30, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur will showcase three Negroni cocktails.
For those who like the traditional drink, the Classic Negroni is mixed with Bulldog Gin, Campari and Cinzano Rosso, showcasing a perfect balance of bold bitterness, herbal aromatics and a smooth, lingering finish.
The Coconi boasts a modern twist to the classic by incorporating coffee-infused Lillet Blanc, Bulldog Gin, Campari, walnut brownie syrup and chocolate bitters, giving out rich coffee, dark chocolate and botanical notes.
The Melano cocktail is a concoction of Campari, Cinzano Rosso, spiced rum, pineapple and calamansi soda that brings together bitter, sweet, spice and vibrant local tropical flavours.
They are available at Feast at Fifty1 (Level 51) and Satellite Restaurant & Bar (Level 53), Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur.
@21 ROOFTOP BAR
Level 21, Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.
Business hours: 4.30pm to midnight (weekdays), 11am to midnight (weekends).
Tel: 012-698 4462
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur will mark Negroni Week with two distinct experiences in the heart of the city.
The @21 Rooftop Bar turns the afternoon into a three-hour rooftop aperitivo with free-flow Aperol Spritz and Campari Spritz while at Il Forno, cocktail lovers can explore three expressions side by side with an all-day Negroni flight.
These two venues bring different sides of Italian aperitivo culture under one roof.
Located on Level 19, Il Forno will serve a Negroni flight featuring three cocktails, namely Rosco di Bosco, Barrel-Aged Negroni and Classic Negroni Priced at RM158nett per flight.
The trio is served together, giving cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to compare three interpretations of the bittersweet Italian classic at their own pace.
At @21 Rooftop Bar, guests can enjoy unlimited servings of Aperol Spritz and Campari Spritz for RM188nett per person from noon to 3pm.
Both promotions are available from Sept 21 to 27.
JANN
Level 7, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, KL.
Business hours: 4pm to midnight
Tel: 03-2035 7333
Jann will host two mixologists from Neo Bar, Kuala Lumpur on Sept 24 from 8pm onwards.
Guests can enjoy their cocktail menu featuring the guest mixologists’ take on Negroni variations, a homage to the classic cocktail.
DJ Rayrachel will spin an energetic mix of open-format beats.
