Americano
Bittersweet Campari and sweet vermouth lengthened with sparkling soda—Italy’s archetypal low‑ABV aperitivo and the Negroni’s direct parent.
10%
ABV
easy
Difficulty
highball
Glass
Flavor Profile
History & Heritage
“Born from the Milano‑Torino (Campari from Milan and vermouth from Turin), the Americano gained its name when American visitors asked bartenders to lengthen the mix with soda. Low‑ABV and refreshing, it became a pillar of Italian aperitivo culture and the direct ancestor of the Negroni.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a chilled highball with fresh ice
Add Campari and sweet vermouth and give a brief stir
Top gently with chilled soda water
Express an orange peel over the drink and place it in
Glassware
Built over ice in a highball
Garnish
Express oils and drop in
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill soda and glassware to preserve carbonation
Pour soda down a spoon to keep the bubbles lively
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