Americano Cocktail

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5

22 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 serving

  • Calories

    148 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Americano Cocktail

The Americano Cocktail is a refreshing mix of Campari and sweet vermouth over ice, topped with soda water and garnished with an orange slice or twist. The drink presents a balanced bitterness and sweetness with a lightly effervescent finish, making it a classic aperitif.

Description

This Americano Cocktail combines the bitter, herbaceous notes of Campari with the smooth, sweet qualities of vermouth. Served over ice in a Collins or rocks glass, the addition of soda water provides a refreshing and slightly fizzy lift, tempering the intensity of the spirits while preserving their distinctive flavors.

The garnish of an orange slice or twist releases aromatic oils when squeezed over the drink, adding a citrus brightness that complements the bittersweet base. The cocktail’s layered flavors and light carbonation make it a popular choice to stimulate the appetite before a meal.

The recipe mentions its similarity to the Negroni, which substitutes gin for soda water, highlighting the Americano’s lighter profile.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 .5 oz Campari
  • 1.5 .5 oz vermouth sweet
  • soda water
  • ice
  • orange slice or twist

Instructions

  1. Mix Campari and vermouth in a Collins or rocks glass over ice.
  2. Top with soda water.
  3. Garnish with orange slice or twist, squeezing it over the cocktail to release the oils.
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The Americano Cocktail is related to the Negroni, which uses the same ingredients but adds gin instead of soda water.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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