Liqueur-based · Classic · IBA official recipe
Americano
A balanced, bittersweet classic with a fizzy finish.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Technique
- Stirred
- Strength
- 17.1% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5 min
The Americano is a sophisticated, low-ABV cocktail that balances the herbal bitterness of Campari with the rich sweetness of sweet vermouth. Topped with a splash of soda water, it offers a refreshing, effervescent finish that makes it ideal for sipping slowly. The drink is best served over ice in a rocks glass, allowing the flavours to meld gently. It is a timeless choice for those who appreciate a complex, aromatic profile without the intensity of a straight spirit.
Ingredients
Method
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
Pour in 30 ml of Campari and 30 ml of sweet vermouth.
Campari 30 ml1 oz3 cl Sweet Vermouth 30 ml1 oz3 clAdd a splash of soda water to top up the glass.
Soda Water top upStir gently to combine the ingredients and chill the drink.
Garnish with a half orange slice and a lemon zest.
Garnish: Half orange slice and a lemon zest
