Americano
Aperitif Strong Aperitif
Ingredients
- 1 splash Soda Water
- 30 ml Campari
- 90 ml Soda Water
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Vermouth - Sweet
- 30 ml Vermouth - Sweet
- 30 ml Vermouth - Sweet
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Vermouth - Sweet
- 1 splash Soda Water
- 30 ml Campari
- 90 ml Soda Water
Garnish
- Lemon
- Orange
- Orange
- Lemon
- Orange
- Orange
Tools & Glassware
- Bar spoon
Directions
- Chill the glass
- Fill glass with ice
- Add Campari and sweet vermouth
- Top up with soda water
- Stir gently
- Spritz orange oil mist once over the drink, then garnish with an orange half-wheel
History
The Americano was first served in the 1860s at Gaspare Campari’s bar in Milan, Italy, it is a variant of the Milano-Torino, which was named after it’s two main ingredients Campari from Milan, and sweet vermouth from Turin. It gained popularity among American tourists visiting Italy during the Prohibition era which led to it being renamed the Americano. Over time, it became a staple apéritif, known for its bittersweet and refreshing profile, thanks to the addition of soda water. The Americano also holds a special place in pop culture, it was the first cocktail ordered by James Bond in Ian Fleming’s novel Casino Royale.
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