Sbagliato
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~10%
Ingredients
- 1 ozcampari30 ml
- 1 ozsweet vermouth30 ml
- 2 ozprosecco60 ml
Instructions
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add Campari and sweet vermouth directly into the glass and stir briefly to combine. Top with prosecco and stir once gently. Garnish with an orange slice. The Sbagliato is a 'mistaken' Negroni — prosecco replaces gin, creating a lighter, more effervescent, and dangerously drinkable aperitif.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Add the prosecco last and stir only once — you want to preserve the bubbles. The carbonation lifts the Campari's bitterness and makes the drink feel lighter than it is. Use well-chilled prosecco straight from the fridge; warm prosecco will go flat immediately.
Balance
The Sbagliato is essentially a Negroni with bubbles instead of gin — so the Campari and vermouth quality matters just as much. Use Carpano Antica or Cocchi Vermouth di Torino for richness. The prosecco should be dry (brut) to balance the sweet vermouth; a sweet prosecco will make the drink cloying.
History
The Sbagliato ('mistaken' in Italian) was created in the 1970s at Bar Basso in Milan when bartender Mirko Stocchetto accidentally grabbed a bottle of prosecco instead of gin while making a Negroni. The happy accident became the bar's signature drink. It went viral on social media in 2022 after a celebrity interview, introducing it to a new generation.
The Sbagliato is the best mistake in cocktail history — lighter than a Negroni, more complex than a spritz, and perfect for any occasion that calls for bubbles and bitterness. Cheers.
Variations
Sbagliato with Champagne
Replace the prosecco with champagne for a more refined, toasty version. The champagne's yeasty complexity adds another dimension to the Campari and vermouth. It's more expensive but noticeably better.
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Sbagliato
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~10%
Ingredients
- 1 oz campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 oz prosecco
Instructions
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add Campari and sweet vermouth directly into the glass and stir briefly to combine. Top with prosecco and stir once gently. Garnish with an orange slice. The Sbagliato is a 'mistaken' Negroni — prosecco replaces gin, creating a lighter, more effervescent, and dangerously drinkable aperitif.