Liqueur & Amaro Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Americano

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Americano, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Liqueur & Amaro Cocktails
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Orange slice

Ingredients

1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth
Soda water to top

Method

Build Campari and vermouth over ice, top with soda water, and stir gently.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Orange slice

Background & History

Predates the Negroni (which is essentially this drink with gin added), tracing back to 19th-century Italy and reportedly named for its popularity with American visitors during Prohibition.