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Americano cocktail

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Americano

A bold, bittersweet Italian classic with Campari and Vermouth.

Base
Other
Difficulty
Easy
Strength
Medium
Origin
Italy

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Fill a Rocks Glass with ice.
  2. Add Campari and Sweet Vermouth.
  3. Add a splash of Soda Water.
  4. Garnish with Orange Twist.

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About the Americano

The Americano, a classic Italian cocktail, is simple yet bold, combining the bitterness of Campari with the smoothness of Sweet Vermouth.

It has its origins in Italy, where it became popular as a refreshing aperitif. Despite its simplicity, the Americano holds a revered place in cocktail history.

It was originally known as the “Milano-Torino,” named for the cities where its key ingredients—Campari from Milan and Vermouth from Turin—originated. During the American prohibition era, it became popular with American expatriates in Italy, who began ordering it as the “Americano” in reference to their homeland.

The drink's distinct, bittersweet flavor profile makes it a perfect choice before a meal, stimulating the appetite and offering a taste of Italian tradition. Today, it remains a popular choice for those seeking a classic cocktail with a touch of sophistication.

A true Italian classic, the Americano is a drink that brings a sense of history and culture to every sip, inviting you to savor a bit of Italy in each glass.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Negroni

    Both are Campari-based, but Negroni is stronger, with gin replacing soda water, making it more spirit-forward and less refreshing than the Americano.

  • Boulevardier

    Both use Campari, but Boulevardier swaps vermouth for bourbon, adding a deeper, richer flavor compared to the lighter, more refreshing Americano.

  • Aperol Spritz

    Both are Italian classics and refreshing, but Aperol Spritz is lighter, sweeter, and fizzier, while Americano has a more pronounced bitterness.

  • Gin & It

    Both are simple, refreshing cocktails, but Gin and It uses gin and Italian vermouth, while Americano uses Campari for a more bitter profile.

  • Screwdriver

    Both are easy-to-make cocktails, but Screwdriver is a vodka-based drink with a sweet citrus flavor, while Americano is a bitter aperitif.

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