How to Make an Americano Cocktail
An Americano cocktail is a classic drink invented in the early 1860's by Gaspare Campari at his bar in Milan. The recipe provided here is a slight variation on the original, which was served with sweet and dry vermouth. This recipe makes two Americano cocktails, though you can reduce or multiply the recipe depending on how many drinks you need to make. Avoid mixing Americano cocktails ahead of time, as they tend to get watery and bland when they sit for too long. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cocktail shaker with top
- Crushed ice
- 2 oz. Campari
- 2 oz. sweet vermouth
- Soda water
- Orange twist, for garnish
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker half-full with crushed ice. Add the Campari and sweet vermouth to the cocktail shaker.
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Replace the top on the cocktail shaker and shake gently for 15 to 20 seconds, making sure you don't bruise the alcohol.
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Transfer the drink to short cocktail glasses half-filled with ice cubes and a splash of soda water. Add a twist of lemon and orange to each glass and serve immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
For an interesting variation on this classic drink, add a touch of heavy cream and a few maraschino cherries.
