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The Negroni Week Heatmap: Where to Drink This Week

by Allie Pape Jun 2, 2014, 6:40am PDT

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by Allie Pape Jun 2, 2014, 6:40am PDT

Negroni season is in full effect, and for the first time ever, a cavalcade of bars and bartenders from across the city are teaming up to celebrate the classic cocktail (which, for the uninitiated, is equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth). In honor of Negroni Week, which runs today through Sunday, a swath of the city's best bars, from Bourbon & Branch to Trick Dog to Elixir, will be donating $1 from the purchase of each Negroni to a charity of their choice (here's a full listing of all participating bars and their charities). In honor of a great drink and a great cause, we rounded up 15 of the best and most unusual Negroni variations going down this week. Mezcal negronis? Rum negronis? Negroni gumdrops, popcorn, tacos? They're all here.

And a side note: As you go on your Negroni-sipping travels, keep your eyes peeled for the Northern California Negroni Council, or the (nc)2, who'll be traveling around town in special red Members Only jackets so they can sample and award prizes to the best Negronis and best service around. Their membership includes many of the city's top bartenders, from Smokestack, Ramen Shop, Kin Khao, AQ, 15 Romolo, and more. Here is their manifesto.

· Negroni Week: Participating Bars [Official website]
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Presidio Social Club

Want to throw a Negroni party at home? Presidio Social Club is offering bottled, barrel-aged Negronis with 4-6 servings, available to-go for $42. You could also tote it over to Off the Grid's Picnic or Twilight at the Presidio events. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

563 Ruger St, San Francisco, CA 94129

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1760

Christopher Longoria is mixing up three Negroni variations: the classic, a Negroni sbagliato (with prosecco and a Campari ice cube), and the "Negroni 17," with the addition of dry vermouth and orange bitters. Beneficiary: SF Parks Alliance.

1760 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Comstock Saloon

For the Negroni connoisseur watching their calories, Jonny Raglin's Skinny Negroni, with white wine, Campari, and cider, is a lighter take on the classic. Beneficiary: Project Open Hand.

155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Michael Mina

Sample a Calabrese take on the Negroni at Mina's bar, with Calabrian chilies and apricot liqueur. Beneficiary: All Stars Helping Kids.

252 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Humphry Slocombe

Humphry Slocombe is making special Negroni popsicles ($3.25) all week long. They have actual Campari, gin, vermouth, and grapefruit in them, so probably best to have the kids stick with a cone. Beneficiary: Project Open Hand.

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1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Perbacco

Five Negronis are offered here, including the Russell's Negroni, with Russell's Reserve bourbon and Averna, and the Leopold's Negroni, with Leopold's Gin and Cynar. They'll also have Negroni popcorn for munching. Beneficiary: Meals on Wheels.

230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Aveline & The European

Opening on Friday, this new restaurant and bar are getting right into the Negroni swing of things with Negroni gumdrops on the dessert menu at Aveline and a bunch of Negroni variations on the bar menu at The European. Beneficiary: SF SPCA.

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490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Berlinetta Lounge

The Burritt Room's lounge is hosting a special Negroni Week pop-up on Friday, June 6th, featuring former Big bartender Mo Hodges. Expect a '60s funk DJ, Campari swag, and three Negroni variations like the Local Yokel (with 209 gin, Campari, Aperol, Duggan McDonnell's new Jardesca aperitivo, and seltzer). Beneficiary: Sprouts Cooking Club.

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417 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Dirty Habit

Dirty Habit's HiLaw Negroni uses Black Bottle Scotch in place of gin and subs palo cortado sherry for sweet vermouth, but keeps the Campari. It's an interesting, nuanced take. Beneficiary: American Cancer Society.

12 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Rye

Tango & Stache will make an appearance to serve Negroni bacon tacos on Thursday, June 5 (6-10 pm), with Negroni specials both that night and for the rest of the week. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

688 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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The Coachman

Johnny Codd took inspiration from English trifle for his Negroni, which features dehydrated Campari jelly that creates a layered effect. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

1148 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Dobbs Ferry

Dobbs Ferry's three Negroni variations include a classic version; a version with tequila, jalapeno-infused dry vermouth, grapefruit, and soda; and a version with rum and hibiscus and allspice-infused sweet vermouth. Beneficiary: Family House.

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409 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Sauce

Both of Sauce's locations are offering not just one, but five different Negronis, including variations made with different types of gin and a Boulevardier (which subs in bourbon). Beneficiary: The Institute on Aging.

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131 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Loló

Never had a mezcal Negroni? Have no fear, Loló is here. They sub it for gin to add a sweet and smoky twist to the classic. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Holy Water

Holy Water is making some Negronis with quirky ingredient variations (mango- and radish-infused gin) all week long; they'll also host a second edition of the Tango & Stache pop-up (Wednesday, June 4, 6-10 pm), again featuring Negroni bacon tacos with gin-soaked berries. Beneficiary: Bartender Relief Fund and SF-Marin Food Bank.

309 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Presidio Social Club

563 Ruger St, San Francisco, CA 94129

Want to throw a Negroni party at home? Presidio Social Club is offering bottled, barrel-aged Negronis with 4-6 servings, available to-go for $42. You could also tote it over to Off the Grid's Picnic or Twilight at the Presidio events. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

563 Ruger St, San Francisco, CA 94129

Visit Website

1760

1760 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Christopher Longoria is mixing up three Negroni variations: the classic, a Negroni sbagliato (with prosecco and a Campari ice cube), and the "Negroni 17," with the addition of dry vermouth and orange bitters. Beneficiary: SF Parks Alliance.

1760 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit Website

Comstock Saloon

155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

For the Negroni connoisseur watching their calories, Jonny Raglin's Skinny Negroni, with white wine, Campari, and cider, is a lighter take on the classic. Beneficiary: Project Open Hand.

155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Visit Website

Michael Mina

252 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Sample a Calabrese take on the Negroni at Mina's bar, with Calabrian chilies and apricot liqueur. Beneficiary: All Stars Helping Kids.

252 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

Humphry Slocombe

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111

Humphry Slocombe is making special Negroni popsicles ($3.25) all week long. They have actual Campari, gin, vermouth, and grapefruit in them, so probably best to have the kids stick with a cone. Beneficiary: Project Open Hand.

Open in Google Maps

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Perbacco

230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Five Negronis are offered here, including the Russell's Negroni, with Russell's Reserve bourbon and Averna, and the Leopold's Negroni, with Leopold's Gin and Cynar. They'll also have Negroni popcorn for munching. Beneficiary: Meals on Wheels.

230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

Aveline & The European

490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Opening on Friday, this new restaurant and bar are getting right into the Negroni swing of things with Negroni gumdrops on the dessert menu at Aveline and a bunch of Negroni variations on the bar menu at The European. Beneficiary: SF SPCA.

Open in Google Maps

490 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

Berlinetta Lounge

417 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The Burritt Room's lounge is hosting a special Negroni Week pop-up on Friday, June 6th, featuring former Big bartender Mo Hodges. Expect a '60s funk DJ, Campari swag, and three Negroni variations like the Local Yokel (with 209 gin, Campari, Aperol, Duggan McDonnell's new Jardesca aperitivo, and seltzer). Beneficiary: Sprouts Cooking Club.

Open in Google Maps

417 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Visit Website

Dirty Habit

12 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Dirty Habit's HiLaw Negroni uses Black Bottle Scotch in place of gin and subs palo cortado sherry for sweet vermouth, but keeps the Campari. It's an interesting, nuanced take. Beneficiary: American Cancer Society.

12 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Rye

688 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Tango & Stache will make an appearance to serve Negroni bacon tacos on Thursday, June 5 (6-10 pm), with Negroni specials both that night and for the rest of the week. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

688 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

The Coachman

1148 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Johnny Codd took inspiration from English trifle for his Negroni, which features dehydrated Campari jelly that creates a layered effect. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

1148 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Dobbs Ferry

409 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Dobbs Ferry's three Negroni variations include a classic version; a version with tequila, jalapeno-infused dry vermouth, grapefruit, and soda; and a version with rum and hibiscus and allspice-infused sweet vermouth. Beneficiary: Family House.

Open in Google Maps

409 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

Sauce

131 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Both of Sauce's locations are offering not just one, but five different Negronis, including variations made with different types of gin and a Boulevardier (which subs in bourbon). Beneficiary: The Institute on Aging.

Open in Google Maps

131 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

Loló

974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Never had a mezcal Negroni? Have no fear, Loló is here. They sub it for gin to add a sweet and smoky twist to the classic. Beneficiary: SF-Marin Food Bank.

974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

Holy Water

309 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Holy Water is making some Negronis with quirky ingredient variations (mango- and radish-infused gin) all week long; they'll also host a second edition of the Tango & Stache pop-up (Wednesday, June 4, 6-10 pm), again featuring Negroni bacon tacos with gin-soaked berries. Beneficiary: Bartender Relief Fund and SF-Marin Food Bank.

309 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

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