Americano
The Americano is a historic Italian cocktail dating back to the 1860s, originally created at Gaspare Campari's bar in Milan and named for the American tourists who flocked to enjoy it during Prohibition.
Quick Facts
Prep Time
5 min
Difficulty
easy
Glassware
highball
Ice
Cubed
Technique
Build
Ingredients
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Lemon peel
- 1 oz Orange peel
Instructions
Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice into glass, add a splash of soda water and garnish with half orange slice.
About This Cocktail
The Americano is a historic Italian cocktail dating back to the 1860s, originally created at Gaspare Campari's bar in Milan and named for the American tourists who flocked to enjoy it during Prohibition. This refreshing aperitivo combines bitter Campari with sweet vermouth, accented by bright citrus from lemon and orange peels, delivering a perfectly balanced bitter-sweet flavor profile. Served in a tall Collins glass, the Americano is ideal for pre-dinner sipping or leisurely afternoon drinks when you crave a sophisticated, low-alcohol refresher with old-world Italian charm.
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