Ah, Negroni Week—Sydney’s annual love letter to the classic cocktail that’s as bitter as a missed beach day in Bondi. In 2024, this week-long celebration promises to be bigger and bolder, drawing in cocktail enthusiasts who are as passionate about their drinks as Aussies are about their footy. Originating as a tribute to the iconic mix of gin, vermouth, and Campari, Negroni Week has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, celebrated with the same enthusiasm as a BBQ on Australia Day.
This year, Sydney’s top watering holes are set to shake, stir, and serve with flair, all while supporting charitable causes. Whether you’re a Negroni novice or a seasoned sipper, you’ll find the city buzzing with pop-up bars, masterclasses, and even some unexpected twists on the classic cocktail. Imagine sipping a Negroni with a view of the Opera House—now that’s a cultural experience worth toasting! As we raise our glasses to good causes and even better cocktails, it’s clear that Negroni Week is the event that keeps our spirits high and our hearts warm. Cheers to that!
Here are some places to go to celebrate…
Address: Wulugul Walk, 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Info: Barrel-aged negroni – an Aussie twist on the classic campari, four pillars gin & sweet vermouth, aged in a sherry barrel
Address: 7A/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Info: The Apollo – A dark chocolate negroni that blends Shiraz Gin, Amaro Fratelli Ramazzotti, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, and Regal Rogue Bold Aged Amaro.
Address: 400 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Info: Saisons are offering a classic negroni for the special price of $15 all day from 16-22 September.
Address: Shop 1, 300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Info: Their signature Negroni is a masterful blend of Campari, Bombay Sapphire Gin & Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth ($25), served with a slice of orange rind and a rosemary garnish to elevate the sophisticated flavours of the cocktail.