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Americano Cocktail

By: Nathan Longley

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Updated: 04/16/21

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Posted: 04/16/21

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An iconic Aperitif, the refreshing Americano Cocktail is a “sip” as old as time. It consists of Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and a splash of club soda flaunting a simple recipe with a fascinating flavor.

two glasses of Americano cocktail with ice and orange slice garnish

The Americano cocktail makes an appearance in the earliest James Bond novel, being the first drink the agent orders. More rejuvenating than the Negroni with the addition of club soda rather than gin, the iconic Americano cocktail is less intimidating and perfect to savor on a summer evening. Campari exhibits a unique flavor that you shouldn’t knock until you try!

Negroni

Take your happy hour to the next level with a classic Negroni cocktail. Perfect before or after any meal, the trio of equal parts Gin, Campari, and Sweet Red Vermouth in this Italian aperitif will have you asking for another.
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glass of Americano cocktail with ice and orange slice garnish

How to Make an Americano Cocktail

This cocktail recipe is as simple as it is refreshing. For the full recipe, see the complete recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour Vermouth and Campari over ice.
  3. Stir and top with a splash of club soda.
  4. Garnish and serve.
two glasses of americano cocktail ingredients with ice, orange slices and club soda splash

How to Serve

Served and enjoyed in a glass tumbler, let the true colors of this iconic cocktail show! Serve over ice. We love to garnish the drink with an orange slice or twist.

two glasses of americano cocktail with ice and orange slice garnish

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Americano Cocktail

Serves: 1 Cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
An iconic Aperitif, the refreshing Americano Cocktail consists of Campari, Sweet Vermouth, and a splash of Club soda.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • splash of club soda

Instructions

  • FIll a glass with ice
  • Pour the Campari and vermouth over the ice
  • Stir, garnish and enjoy
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
glass of Americano cocktail with ice and orange slice garnish

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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