Americano

Like the coffee drink of the same name, the Americano cocktail originated in Italy and was popular amongst Americans. Made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda, the Americano is thought to be the base recipe for the Negroni. This cocktail is an apéritif that you can enjoy before any meal…

Category

Cocktails

Glassware

Highball

ABV

11-13%

Flavour

Bitter, Herbal, Refreshing

Key ingredients

• Campari
• Sweet vermouth
• Club soda
• Orange slice

How to make it

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add 1½ oz Campari and 1½ oz sweet vermouth, stir briefly, then top with club soda. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.

Flavour profile

Bitter, Herbal, Refreshing

Origin & history

Italy, early 1900s; the predecessor to the Negroni, favoured by American visitors.

Serve it in

Highball

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