Americano
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Orange slice
Garnish
Ingredients
- Campari — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
Method
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Add the Campari and sweet vermouth.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Description: A low-alcohol, bittersweet Italian aperitif — equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth, lengthened with soda.
Cultural Background: Dates to 1860s Milan, originally called the "Milano-Torino" after the home cities of its two main ingredients; renamed the Americano for its popularity with American visitors.
Tips: Equal parts Campari and vermouth is the classic ratio — resist adjusting until you've tried the original.
Variations: Add gin and it becomes a Negroni.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a light, low-alcohol pre-dinner drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 120 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this the same as a Negroni?
A: The Negroni's direct ancestor — simply add gin to an Americano and you have one.
- Campari — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
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