Negroni Week At XU: A Journey Through History In Four Signature Creations

XU is celebrating Negroni Week with a limited-edition cocktail experience from 22–28 September, inviting guests to explore the evolution of one of the world’s most iconic drinks. The Michelin-selected restaurant & bar presents four exclusive cocktails inspired by key moments in Negroni history. 

The journey begins with Jitano, a refreshing and balanced interpretation of the Americano, featuring Campari, Rosso Vermouth, and a house-made Goji Berry & Yuzu Cordial, finished with a splash of soda. 

Next is Rygroni, a take on the classic Negroni, crafted with coconut fat-washed gin, Campari, Aperol, cherry-infused Rosso Vermouth and a touch of Umeshu. This cocktail offers a rich, deep and subtly fruity profile.

Negroni Zuò Cuòle honors the Negroni Sbagliato, blending Campari and Rosso Vermouth infused with chamomile and topped with Prosecco for a light, floral, and bittersweet finish.

Finally, the Xing Lái Negroni showcases XU’s house-style Negroni, with Malfy Limone Gin, kumquat-infused Campari, Vermouth Rosso, and a layer of orange & coffee foam, delivering a balanced, bittersweet drink with a touch of citrus and roasted notes.

Each cocktail captures the spirit of its historical inspiration, from the Americano of 1860s Milan, to the classic Negroni of Florence in 1919, the accidental brilliance of the Negroni Sbagliato and today’s contemporary reinterpretations by XU’s talented mixologists.

Event Details:

What: Four exclusive cocktails for Negroni Week at XU

Where: XU, 2nd Floor, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates 

When: From 22-28 September

Price: Cocktails priced at AED 65 each