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Classic Americano cocktail in a rocks glass with orange garnish and large ice cubes on a marble surface

Americano Cocktail

A classic Italian aperitivo of Campari, sweet vermouth, and soda water, served over ice with an orange garnish.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ml Campari 1 fl oz
  • 30 ml sweet vermouth (rosso) such as Carpano Antica or Martini Rosso
  • 60 ml chilled soda water or to taste
  • 2 to 3 large cubes ice cubes
  • 1 slice orange half-wheel or peel for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a rocks glass or Collins glass with 2 to 3 large ice cubes.
  2. Pour 30 ml Campari over the ice.
  3. Add 30 ml sweet vermouth.
  4. Top with 60 ml chilled soda water, pouring gently down the inside of the glass to keep the bubbles.
  5. Stir once slowly with a bar spoon.
  6. Garnish with a half-wheel of orange or a twisted strip of orange peel run around the rim first, then dropped in. Serve immediately.

Notes

Vermouth is wine-based - store it in the fridge after opening and use within 4 to 6 weeks. Flat or oxidized vermouth is the most common reason a homemade Americano tastes off.