Americano Cocktail
A classic Italian aperitivo cocktail with bittersweet citrus notes, sweet vermouth, and gentle bubbles.
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Ingredients
- Cubed ice
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2-3 oz Sparkling water or soda water
For garnish
- Orange slice orange peel, or lemon twist
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass or old-fashioned glass with Cubed ice.Cubed ice
- Pour in 1 oz Campari and 1 oz Sweet vermouth.1 oz Campari, 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- Top with 2-3 oz Sparkling water or soda water.2-3 oz Sparkling water
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with an Orange slice, orange peel, or lemon twist.Orange slice
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
For a stronger, more classic Americano cocktail, use only a splash of soda water.
For a lighter and more refreshing summer version, use 3 oz sparkling water.
Keep opened sweet vermouth refrigerated.
Blood orange slices make a beautiful seasonal garnish when available.
6 oz (180 ml) Campari
6 oz (180 ml) sweet vermouth Keep the mixture chilled until ready to serve.
To serve, pour 2 oz (60 ml) of the chilled Campari-vermouth mixture into each ice-filled glass. Top each drink with 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) sparkling water and garnish with an orange slice, orange peel, or lemon twist.
Do not add the sparkling water until serving, or the bubbles will fade.
For a lighter and more refreshing summer version, use 3 oz sparkling water.
Keep opened sweet vermouth refrigerated.
Blood orange slices make a beautiful seasonal garnish when available.
Batch Version
For 6 drinks, combine:6 oz (180 ml) Campari
6 oz (180 ml) sweet vermouth Keep the mixture chilled until ready to serve.
To serve, pour 2 oz (60 ml) of the chilled Campari-vermouth mixture into each ice-filled glass. Top each drink with 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) sparkling water and garnish with an orange slice, orange peel, or lemon twist.
Do not add the sparkling water until serving, or the bubbles will fade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.02g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.01mg
Calories: 98kcal
Servings: 1 Cocktail
