Weekly Blog - Hot Shots Cocktail Recipe Blog Post #13

The “Roman Ritual Negroni”

By Colleen Walters — Flavoursmith, Founder, and Willy Wonka of Booze

Some cocktails linger. This one commands.

The Roman Ritual Negroni is a smoky, spiced twist on the Italian classic — built around Hot Shots Spiced Rum Liqueur, bitter aperitivo, and vermouth. It’s perfect for rooftop toasts, candlelit dinners, or founder-led rituals that begin with a flame and end with a truth.

The Roman Ritual Negroni

Ingredients:

• 30ml Hot Shots Spiced Rum

• 30ml bitter aperitivo (like Campari)

• 30ml sweet vermouth

• Dash of smoked bitters or orange zest

Ice + orange peel or rosemary sprig garnish Optional: Smoked salt rim or flame-kissed orange twist for drama.

Ritual: Before stirring, light a candle and say the name of someone who taught you strength. Stir slowly, sip deliberately, and let the bitterness reveal something beautiful.

Founder’s Note

This cocktail was born in Trastevere — cobblestone streets, laughter in the air, and a moment that felt eternal. I wanted something that felt like legacy in a glass. The Negroni is the fire. The burn is the lesson.

Community Challenge

Post your Roman ritual with #RitualNegroni and tag the person who shaped your fire. 

Tag us too and we’ll share your photo on our Instagram Stories.

Let’s build the ritual. Let’s build the community.
@hotshotsrum.