I made a Negroni inspired by Stanley Tucci's recipe, and the surprisingly easy drink made me feel fancy without leaving the house

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• Stanley Tucci is one of many celebrities to share cocktail tutorials to entertain and inspire people who are stuck at home.
• In April, the "Julie & Julia" actor went viral after making a Negroni for his wife and documenting it on Instagram.
• I made Tucci's version of a Negroni, and even as a mixology novice, I found that it was an easy recipe to follow.
• The result was a cocktail that made me feel like I was dining alfresco on vacation, even though I was wearing loungewear and didn't leave home.
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In April, Stanley Tucci won over the hearts of his followers after sharing an ultra-sophisticated tutorial for his version of the Negroni.

The actor eloquently narrated each step as he made the Campari cocktail for his wife, Felicity Blunt (whose sister is Emily Blunt, Tucci's "The Devil Wears Prada" costar). Fans seemed to be captivated by Tucci's elegance and apparent mixology expertise — not to mention the fact that he, impressively, was dressed in jeans, a belt, and a watch in the midst of quarantine.

After pouring over Tucci's entertaining tutorial, I too craved an exciting but easy-to-make drink that differed from my usual glass of wine or savory Bloody Mary. It only made sense to try the actor's take on the Negroni for myself.