Cocktail

Negroni Sbagliato Recipe

Name: Negroni Sbagliato
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 30 ml Campari; 30 ml Sweet vermouth; 30 ml Prosecco; 1 slice Orange

A Negroni with prosecco in place of gin.

Campari, vermouth and prosecco

Base Spirit

~15%

Approx ABV

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Prep Time

🥂 Rocks glass or wine glass 🧊 Cubed Bitter, sparkling, light

The Negroni Sbagliato is a Negroni made with sparkling wine in place of gin: equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth and prosecco over ice. "Sbagliato" is Italian for "mistaken". It is lighter, fizzier and much lower in alcohol than a standard Negroni.

Ingredients

Makes

30 ml Campari
30 ml Sweet vermouth
30 ml Prosecco Chilled. Use up to 60ml for a longer drink
1 slice Orange For the garnish

Garnish: Orange slice

How to Make a Negroni Sbagliato

Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Add the Campari and sweet vermouth.
Stir for 10 seconds to chill.
Top with the prosecco and stir once, gently.
Garnish with a slice of orange.

Tips for a Better Negroni Sbagliato

Add the prosecco last and stir only once so that it keeps its bubbles.
Use a dry prosecco. The vermouth and Campari already bring plenty of sugar.
Keep opened vermouth in the fridge and use it within about a month.

About the Negroni Sbagliato

The drink comes from Bar Basso in Milan. The usual story is that around 1972 the owner, Mirko Stocchetto, reached for the gin while making a Negroni and picked up a bottle of sparkling wine by mistake. The customer liked it, and the "mistaken Negroni" went on the menu. Bar Basso still serves it, often in an oversized goblet.

For fifty years it was mostly a Milanese speciality. That changed in October 2022, when a short interview clip of the House of the Dragon actor Emma D'Arcy naming "a Negroni Sbagliato with prosecco in it" as a favourite drink went viral on TikTok. Searches and orders jumped around the world within days.

It has stayed on menus since because it suits the move towards lower-alcohol aperitivo drinks. It needs no special equipment and is built in the glass.

Negroni Sbagliato Variations

Negroni: gin in place of prosecco.
Americano: soda water in place of prosecco.
Aperol Sbagliato: Aperol in place of Campari for a gentler bitterness.
Sbagliato Rosé: rosé prosecco in place of white.
Boulevardier: bourbon in place of prosecco, stirred and served on a large ice cube.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in a Negroni Sbagliato?

A Negroni Sbagliato is made with 30ml (1 oz) Campari, 30ml (1 oz) sweet vermouth and 30ml (1 oz) prosecco. It is served in a rocks glass or wine glass.

How strong is a Negroni Sbagliato?

Made to this recipe, a Negroni Sbagliato is about 15% ABV and contains roughly 12 g of pure alcohol. That is about 0.9 US standard drinks, 1.2 Australian standard drinks or 1.6 UK units. It has around 145 calories per serving.

What does sbagliato mean?

Sbagliato, pronounced spah-lee-AH-toh, means "mistaken" or "wrong" in Italian. It refers to the story that prosecco was poured into a Negroni by mistake.

What is the difference between a Negroni and a Negroni Sbagliato?

A Negroni is made with gin. A Sbagliato uses prosecco in its place, so it is lighter, slightly sweeter, sparkling and much lower in alcohol.

Can you use champagne instead of prosecco?

Yes. Any dry sparkling wine works, including cava, crémant and champagne. Prosecco is traditional because it is Italian and a little fruitier.

Where was the Negroni Sbagliato invented?

At Bar Basso in Milan, Italy, around 1972. It is credited to the bar's owner, Mirko Stocchetto.

Drink responsibly. The legal drinking age in India varies by state, from 18 to 25. Alcohol content shown is an estimate and changes with ice, dilution and the strength of the bottle you use. We do not sell alcohol.

About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

Last updated: October 2026