Negroni Week 2024 | Everything you need to know

9 Sept

It’s that time of year again, that time of year when it’s perfectly acceptable to drink Negronis every day of the week thanks to Imbibe and Campari. You might have never heard of Negroni week, heck, you might never have drunk a Negroni! But fear not. I will explain everything you need to know about Negroni week 2020. Whilst also plugging my new Negroni guide.

Usually, I would use this time to smash as many Negronis back as possible. However, this year Imbibe has shifted the focus of Negroni week to help save the much needed saving of the hospitality industry. So if you haven’t heard of Negroni week but love a cocktail, then keep on reading!

What is A Negroni?

A Negroni is a bitter, dark red cocktail hailing from Italy. A simple mix of Gin, Campari and Sweet vermouth delicately garnished with a slice of orange, creating the most perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Get the guide here.

What is Negroni Week

Negroni week is a collaboration between Imbibe magazine and Campari. Imbibe first launched Negroni week in 2013 as a celebration of one of the worlds greatest and most beloved cocktails, the Negroni.

However, Negroni week isn’t just a celebration for one of the worlds best cocktails. It has more meaning then that. Negroni week is Imbibes effort to raise money for charities around the world. Normally held in venues across the world, Negroni week has grown from around 120 bars participating in 2013 to over 12,000 in 2019.

They have collectively raised over $3 million for charitable courses so far.

Of course with the current times being as they are, Negroni week can no longer be held in venues and instead has changed the way they will operate for 2020. This year will see Negroni week go digital for the first time ever.

The fundraising goals for Negroni week 2020 will be focused on raising as much money as possible for the hospitality industry. Now more than ever funding is needed to help keep our bars and restaurants operating. Negroni week aims to raise a whopping $1 million this year to help keep the hospitality industry afloat.

When is Negroni week 2024?

This year, Negroni week will be held in September 2024

How to get involved

Check out the Negroni week official website for more information on how you can get involved. If you would like to make a donation you can do so through their website.

If you love a Negroni and are just looking for a reason to drink then keep an eye out on the imbibe and campari social media accounts where they will be sharing all things Negroni during a week of September. I will also be posting Negroni content, recipes and fun facts over on the Smartblend instagram account.

Smartblend Instagram @mindful_mixologist

Imbibe: @Imbibe

Campari: @campariofficial

Official hashtag #NegroniWeek

How Smartblend is getting involved

As well as spreading the word over on this blog, i.e what you’re reading now. I will also be spreading the word further by sharing Negroni content over on the Smartblend instagram account (@mindful_mixologist). Sharing Negroni cocktail recipes and Negroni videos to come.

The ultimate Negroni guide

I have also written an ultimate guide for the Negroni which you can find on amazon here. For the price of £1.77 (Barely get you a tube of pringles these days) or for free with kindle unlimited. For that small price of £1.77 you can get your hands on my 33 page guide to everything Negroni related.