Americano Cocktail
The American cocktail is a classic in its own right and it's very likely to be the precursor to the infamous Negroni cocktail.
Ingredients:
Serve in a Highball glass
- 1 1/2 oz Campari
- 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
- Top with soda
Garnish: 1 orange slice
Tools & Equipment
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How to Make
- Build in the order given in an ice-filled a highball glass
- Top with soda water
- Add the Garnish
About
A precursor to the Negroni, the Americano is a simple-to-make cocktail that is a good introduction to the bold flavor of Campari.
Fun fact: The Americano cocktail is the first drink ever mentioned in a James Bond novel.