The Americano was created in Italy by Gaspare Campari’s bar, Caffè Campari, in the 1860s. Originally dubbed the “Milano-Torino” due to the two main ingredients Campari from Milan and Punt e Mes of Turin, this low ABV (alcohol strength by volume) cocktail is a great introduction to the bitter taste of Campari.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 3 oz Soda Water
  • Orange (to garnish)

Tools You’ll Need:

Shaking Tins

Jigger

Hawthorne Strainer

Cone Strainer

Preparation Steps:

  1. Combine Campari and Sweet Vermouth in a shaker filled with ice and shake.
  2. Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into a Highball Glass over fresh ice. 
  3. Top generously with Soda Water. 
  4. Garnish with Orange Slice.