The Milan-invented 'wrong negroni': Campari, sweet vermouth and Prosecco (in place of gin) over ice with an orange slice. Lighter, brighter, lower-alcohol than the classic, born by accident at Bar Basso in 1972.
Where to eat it: 3 restaurants across 1 city.
The Negroni Sbagliato was invented at Bar Basso in Milan in 1972 by bartender Mirko Stocchetto, who reached for the wrong bottle and grabbed Prosecco instead of gin. The mistake became a Milan institution. Bar Basso still serves it from the original counter; Camparino in Galleria's Vittorio Emanuele II location, opened in 1915, pours the canonical city Campari aperitivo.
Common allergens: Sulphites
Tip from the editors. Use a dry Prosecco (extra brut or brut), not Asti or other sweet sparkling; bitter Campari needs the cut. The orange slice, not a twist, is the Milan signature.
Camparino in Galleria at the Piazza Duomo corner of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the bar where Davide Campari himself served the first Campari Seltz.
Signature drink: Campari Seltz: Campari with soda and orange peel
Food: Aperitivo snacks
Contraste in Milan's Naviglio Pavese district is Matias Perdomo's Uruguayan-Italian modern kitchen, holding one Michelin star since 2017. Priced at €€€€.
Signature: Sea urchin and parmesan, Risotto with razor clams, Tasting menu
Order: The carte blanche tasting set at 130 euros; the sea urchin with parmesan is the signature.
Tip: Bookings open three weeks ahead. The chef's counter at the open kitchen is the spot to ask for; vegetarian menu available.
Ceresio 7 in Milan's Sarpi district is the rooftop restaurant atop the Dsquared2 headquarters, with two pools and a 360-view terrace. Located in Isola.
Signature: Tagliolini al limone, Vitello tonnato, Crudo di pesce
Order: The tagliolini al limone, the vitello tonnato and a glass of Franciacorta at the bar before sitting down.
Tip: Bookings open three weeks ahead; ask for the pool-side terrace. The aperitivo at the bar starts 18:30 with city skyline views.
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