Herb and Orange Negroni

By mm_food4me

Ingredients

• 1 cup Herb-Infused Vodka, recipe follows
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup sparkling water, optional
• 1/2 cup sweet vermouth
• 1/4 cup bitters, such as Campari)
• Ice
• Fresh thyme sprigs and orange slices, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a pitcher, stir together the vodka, orange juice, sparkling water, if using, vermouth and bitters. Pour into 4 iced-filled old-fashion glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and an orange slice.

Herb-Infused Vodka:

Eight 6-inch long stems fresh oregano
Eight 4-inch long stems fresh thyme
Four 6-inch long stems fresh rosemary
One 750 ml bottle vodka
In a pitcher, combine the oregano, thyme and rosemary. Using a wooden spoon, gently crush the herbs. Add the vodka and cover the pitcher with plastic. Store at room temperature for at least 24 hours. Strain before using. Yield: 3 cups.