If you listen carefully enough, you might be able to hear the raspy voice house of the dragon Star Emma D’Arcy comes through the speakers of thousands of phones.
A clip of the actor appearing on HBO as Rhaenyra Targaryen in early October game of Thrones Prehistory, house of the dragonWhen she spoke about her favorite cocktail in an interview, it went viral. Now the snippet has become a TikTok meme, catapulting the classic Italian cocktail to a new level of popularity.
Why is it called the Negroni Sbagliato?
house of the dragon Of course, HBO’s prequel series is one of them game of Thrones. In a promotional interview between co-stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, the pair opened up about their favorite beverages. D’Arcy told Cooke that they like to drink a Negroni sbagliato with Prosecco. Cooke seems instantly charmed by D’Arcy’s choice as she replies, “Stunning.” You can watch the full clip on HBO Max’s TikTok account.
The clip has settled for a few reasons. Apparently, house of the dragon has a huge following thanks Game of Thrones.
What is a Negroni Sbagliato with Prosecco?
A Negroni is an Italian cocktail that you make with one part gin, one part red vermouth, and one part Campari, with an orange zest garnish if you fancy. The Negroni sbagliato, which is an Italian word for “wrong” or “full of bugs,” swaps the gin for sparkling wine in the original recipe, which is why D’Arcy explains they’re opting for Prosecco.
@notjustabartender I had to jump on it IMMEDIATELY. Also one of my favorite Negroni variations, especially if you love a more tangy cocktail. Sbagliato means ‘broken’ or ‘fault’ in Italian, and rumor has it that this cocktail was accidentally created when a bartender wanted to make a regular Negroni but ended up using Prosecco instead of gin. To be honest, I don’t know how you do it, but I love a good story, especially when it comes from a happy coincidence. Recipe: 1 ounce sweet vermouth, 1 ounce Campari, top up with sparkling wine (Prosecco is a solid choice, but any Brut style would do). Wedge or twist, your choice.
Overall, it’s just a fun way to bridge the gap between what’s happening on the internet and real life. Fans can listen to the clip and then make the drink themselves or order, which many have documented online. If it’s espresso martinis or an Aperol spritz, trendy cocktails are long gone. This time the trend happens to come from a house of the dragon interview clip.
