
Americano
Campari and sweet vermouth over ice with a splash of soda, orange and lemon to garnish. The Negroni's lighter ancestor and Italy's aperitivo standard.
13% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Aperitif
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Soda Water· not in your barSplash
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
- Campari· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Aperol — lighter, sweeter, less bitter, Cynar — earthier, vegetal
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your barpeel/zest
- Orange(optional)· not in your barslice/peel
Instructions
Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice into glass.
Add a splash of soda water and garnish with half orange slice and a lemon zest.
Pairs well with
Campari's bitterness stretched with soda is aperitivo hour distilled:
- Green olives
- Salami crostini
- Parmesan chunks
- Potato chips with rosemary salt




