If you've been on TikTok this week, chances are you've now come across the raspy voice meme of Emma D'Arcy dishing the details of her favourite cocktail. The House of the Dragon star loves a Negroni, but not just any kind—D'Arcy's favourite is the Sbagliato, which is as fun to say as it is to drink.
In the sound bite, D'Arcy AKA Rhaenyra Targaryen, tells co-star Olivia Cooke her drink of choice is a Negroni "with sparkling wine". Cooke replies, "stunning". If you're not familiar with this specific type of ruby red cocktail, its name translates to "broken" or "mistaken" in Italian, because it was first created as a mistake. While a Negroni is typically a concoction of amaro stateside (usually Campari), sweet vermouth, and gin, a Sbagliato swaps gin for sparkling wine or Prosecco. The result? You could call it the grown-up version of an Aperol spritz, or the softer, bubblier sister to the boozy OG.
Post
Perth CBD
The State Building's picture-perfect Italian osteria, Post, is about as classy as Italian gets in Perth. It's also a drop-dead gorgeous place to sip a Sbagliato Negroni. You could just drop in for a cocktail and some antipasti. However, we suggest you stick around for dinner so you can grab a bowl of their famous gnocchi, still handmade daily by Ada Scaffidi, before capping off the evening with a serve of mind-blowing tiramisu. Bellisimo!
Il Lido
Cottesloe
With a dedicated Negroni list, Il Lido well and truly has your Sbagliato dreams covered. And turns out they've actually had it on the menu for over a year now, so you can pat them on the back for being ahead of the trend.
Mummucc
Wembley
For authentic Italian with laidback wine bar vibes, this cool neighbourhood joint in Wembley is truly *chef's kiss*. Mummucc (pronounced ma-mooch) has a dedicated aperitivo menu, which is where you'll find their take on the Sbagliato.
Garum
Perth CBD
Brought to us by Melbourne restauranteur Guy Grossi, Garum is a large scale, rustic Roman restaurant championing the quality local produce that originally enticed Grossi over to WA in the first place. The menu is inspired by Roman food and dining culture and the drinks list is overflowing with Italian tipples like the iconic Sbagliato to match.
Stables Bar
Perth CBD
Innercity haven, Stables Bar, is known for serving up hundreds of consistently good cocktails to the thirsty CBD crowds every night, so of course the bartenders here know how to make a good Sbagliato Negroni too. We suggest you sip it on the deck upstairs as the sun goes down.
Canteen Pizza
Cottesloe
There's a lot to love about Canteen Pizza, but the fact you can get a $12 Sbagliato Negroni every day from 3pm-5pm might just be its most appealing feature right now. Drop by the vibing coastal bar slash pizzeria to get your lips on one this weekend.
How To Make Your Own Sbagliato Negroni
Ingredients and Equipment
- 1 shot (45ml) Campari
- 1 shot (45ml) Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth
- 1 shot (45ml) Prosecco
- Cocktail stirring glass
- Cocktail stirrer
- Cocktail strainer
- Champagne flutes
Method
- Fill up your Urai stirring glass with ice
- Add vermouth and Campari to the glass and stir to combine and chill
- Strain into your cocktail glass of choice (usually a Champagne flute)
- Top with Prosecco
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Image credit: Supplied (Garum and Stables)