“Obviously a London dry would be classic [in a Negroni], but there are plenty of New Western–style gins that have big flavors that don’t necessarily come from just juniper,” says Becca Petersen, bar manager at Chicago’s Scofflaw. “Personally, I love a gin on the savory side, so I would look for a Mediterranean gin.” Gin Mare, which is made in Spain, fits the bill. In this bottling, juniper takes a back seat; in Negronis, its olive, rosemary, basil and thyme notes are instead at the forefront, rounding out the classic’s bittersweet tones.
