Recipes · Americano

Americano

Americano is a bitter, herbal and sparkling drink, with high flavor complexity.

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Campari
  • 40 ml sweet red vermouth
  • 60 ml soda water
  • Plenty of ice
  • Orange wheel

Method

  1. Fill the glass with plenty of ice — the more ice, the less dilution.
  2. Add the Campari and the red vermouth.
  3. Stir well to marry the flavors and chill before adding the bubbles.
  4. Top with soda water and give it a very gentle stir, just enough to combine without losing the fizz.
  5. Garnish with the orange wheel.

FAQ

What is in a Americano?

A Americano is made with 40 ml Campari, 40 ml sweet red vermouth, 60 ml soda water, Plenty of ice and Orange wheel.

Is a Americano strong?

A Americano drinks lighter, with plenty of mixer next to the spirit.

When should you serve a Americano?

A Americano fits an aperitif, easy prep and a classic.

What is the bartender tip for a Americano?

It became famous among Americans traveling in Italy who wanted something lighter than the Milano-Torino. The Negroni was born when someone asked to swap the soda water for gin. Stir the spirits before the soda; after that, just one turn of the spoon.

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