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Americano

Campari · Light

Americano

The effortlessly elegant Italian aperitivo — Campari and sweet vermouth topped with soda water, the bittersweet predecessor to the Negroni.

Time
3 min
Servings
1
Glass
Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

  • CampariCampariCampari is a bitter Italian aperitif made from a blend of herbs, fruits, and spices. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Negroni and Americano for its distinctive bitter flavor.30 ml
  • Sweet vermouthSweet vermouthSweet vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, primarily sweetened with sugar. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Manhattan and Negroni.30 ml
  • Club sodaClub sodaClub soda is carbonated water that contains added minerals, giving it a slightly salty taste. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails to add effervescence without altering the flavor significantly.90 ml
  • Orange, slicedOrange, slicedOrange, sliced is a citrus fruit commonly used in cocktails for its sweet and tangy flavor. It is often used as a garnish or muddled to enhance drinks like the Old Fashioned or Sangria.1 slice

Gear

JiggerBar Spoon

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour in CampariCampariCampari is a bitter Italian aperitif made from a blend of herbs, fruits, and spices. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Negroni and Americano for its distinctive bitter flavor. and sweet vermouthsweet vermouthSweet vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, primarily sweetened with sugar. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Manhattan and Negroni..

  3. 3

    Top with chilled club sodaclub sodaClub soda is carbonated water that contains added minerals, giving it a slightly salty taste. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails to add effervescence without altering the flavor significantly. and stir gently once.

  4. 4

    Garnish with an orange half-wheel on the rim and serve.

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