Bar Basso is the heritage Milan aperitivo bar where the Negroni Sbagliato was invented in 1972. The story: a bartender accidentally grabbed Prosecco instead of gin while building a Negroni, served it anyway, and the drink became famous. The bar still serves the giant fishbowl version.
The Negroni Sbagliato comes in a fishbowl glass that requires two hands to lift. The room is preserved 1970s, leather banquettes, dim warm lighting, framed memorabilia covering every wall. Aperitivo is taken seriously and the food snacks are generous.
The crowd is mid-thirties Milan professionals, Italian celebrities, and visiting cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Nottingham Forest for a complete Milan cocktail evening.
