First things first, is there anything Stanley Tucci can't do? Don't answer that, because the answer is clearly no. The man has talent, range, flavor, and humor, all wrapped into one beautiful, bald-headed package, and he showed off all of those lovable qualities in his step-by-step Negroni tutorial that has people (rightfully) obsessing.
The video starts off as any video should, with Stanley standing in front of his countertop as soft jazz music plays in the background. His wife, Felicity Blunt, is operating the camera and asks, "What are you going to make me?" and his voice, smooth as butter (!!!) answers, "a Negroni."
For those who are unfamiliar, a Negroni is a popular Italian cocktail made with gin. Stanley goes through each step of the process, explaining that you need a fair amount of ice in a shaker, a double shot of gin (or vodka, if gin isn't your thing), a shot of sweet vermouth, a shot of Campari, and the squeeze of an orange slice which will let be used for garnish. It really is a simple tutorial, but something about Stanley's voice, the soft jazz in the back, and the easy to follow directions makes this my kind of ASMR.
People on Instagram thought the same, with his comments section being flooded with praise, thirst, and...a couple of cocktail-making pointers. "This is why you are a National treasure," said one user. "An angel. Protect Stanley at all costs," said another, which is a mood.
One person did point out, though, that a proper Negroni is always stirred rather than shaken. Stanley gets a pass, though, maybe? And finally, arguably the best comment of them all, was someone asking if he can do a jungle juice tutorial next which, of course, I'm not opposed to. Give the people what they want, Mr. Tucci!!
