--- title: Extracurricular Reading - the Negroni description: Find out more about the historical sources we referenced in our first History on the Rocks episode featuring the Negroni, Marlon Brando, and Bitters. --- [![MountVictory_ToriZopf](http://www.historyontherocks.com/hubfs/Victory_Assisting/VA_PaperclipMountain.png "MountVictory_ToriZopf")](https://www.torizopf.com?hsLang=en) [![Subscribe Now!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/495828/ab843ea5-c19c-420f-aba7-46de1007471f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/495828/ab843ea5-c19c-420f-aba7-46de1007471f) # Extracurricular Reading - Episode 0 ## The Negroni - [A summary of online debate between Noel Negroni (descendant of Pascal) and several mixology enthusiasts.](http://thecocktailhunter.tumblr.com/post/50994864155/quote-of-the-day-the-negroni-a-gaz-regan) - [Good summary of the two different Negroni stories; interview with Noel Negroni.](http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140619/LOCALVOICES08/140618850) - [Amazon page of Luca Picchi’s book, with a nasty review by someone named “Negroni.”](http://www.amazon.co.uk/tracce-conte-storia-cocktail-%C2%ABNegroni%C2%BB/dp/8888719164#) - [Article with the Camillo story of origin and variant recipes for negroni-like cocktails.](http://www.sfgate.com/recipes/article/The-Cocktailian-Negroni-history-lesson-ends-in-a-3246697.php) - [Forum with debate between Noel Negroni and other users](http://chanticleersociety.org/forums/p/820/5245.aspx) - [Great long article about the style and history of the negroni](http://chanticleersociety.org/forums/p/820/5245.aspx) - [The "Real" Count Negroni](http://www.drinkingcup.net/the-real-count-camillo-negroni/) - [Additional information about the story of Pascal de Negroni's claim to fame](http://www.drinkingcup.net/negroni-invented-africa-sorry-italy/) - [Imbibe Negroni article](http://imbibe.com/feature/numero-uno-negroni-files/9969) - [Additional history of the Negroni](http://underthetuscangun.com/food/drinks/the-negroni-story-of-a-florentine-cocktail/) (were you tired of it?) ## Marlon Brando + Famous Negroni Drinkers - [James Bond's drinking habits](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaken,_not_stirred) - [Negronis in the Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone](http://www.sisboomblog.com/2012/09/the-negroni/) - [Marlon Brando auditions for Streetcar Named Desire](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/11089534/How-Marlon-Brando-nearly-turned-down-Streetcar.html) - [New Yorker cartoon of the fateful moment](http://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/unbound/bookauth/brando.htm) - [Wikipedia - Marlon Brando](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlon_Brando) ## Bitters - [Wikipedia - the Americano](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americano_(cocktail)) - [More information on Angostura Bitters](http://www.drinkspirits.com/bitters/angostura-bitters/) - [Make your own Antique Bitters](http://www.departures.com/lifestyle/wine-spirits/bitters-truth) (or buy a bottle for hundreds of dollars).  ## History, on the rocks. Poured just for you. Subscribe to our blog to get new recipes and other content in your inbox on the reg. Automagically. #### About Us History on the Rocks is a podcast serving up history, cocktails, and the history of cocktails. Visit us frequently for commentary from our Drunk Historians, new episodes, bonus videos and recipes + lessons. [Learn More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](http://www.historyontherocks.com/about-us) ### Recent Posts #### Contact Us [[fa icon="facebook-square"]](https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOnTheRocks)  [[fa icon="twitter-square"]](https://twitter.com/HistOnTheRocks)  [[fa icon="instagram"]](https://instagram.com/historyontherocks/) Copyright 2026 | Designed with [fa icon="heart"] by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com) [[fa icon="chevron-up"]](https://www.torizopf.com/extracurricular-reading/episode-0#)