The next best thing to an Italian sojourn when you’re in Sydney? A negroni at Continental Deli. Pair your gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with a snack from the tinned fish menu.

The House Negroni at Nour is a playful, Middle Eastern spin on the classic, featuring Iranian berry-infused Tanqueray gin, a vermouth blend and Campari. Best paired with the venue’s fried cabbage skewers, harissa emulsion and rose petals.

Icebergs Dining Room is the proud purveyor of not just one but four negroni types. Try the ‘Pineapple Lump’ for something different.

Gin Lane’s Vintage Smoked Negroni is named so with good reason – the blend features 1970s Gordon’s Gin, 1970s Campari and Original Martini Rosso.

For a tropical twist on the negroni, Maybe Frank’s version features pineapple and mango notes. Naturally, you can ask for the regular recipe too.

With a bent toward old-school beverages, Kittyhawk’s bar team know how to make a mean negroni. Whether you’re a fan of a super bitter drop, or a milder blend, your preferred negroni awaits.

Forever taking out the big-time bar awards, PS40 is about the cocktail. To know what a good negroni is supposed to be, chat to one of the bar’s friendly and knowledgeable tenders.

Step beyond the butcher’s signage to where prohibition-era-inspired cocktails are expertly blended and generously poured. Try the house negroni an feel as though you’ve time travelled.