- Method
- Built
- Glassware
- Highball
- Ice
- Cubed ice
- Time
- 2 min
Americano
The Negroni's lighter sibling: bitter, bubbly and low in alcohol. Perfect for a long, unhurried afternoon.
Ingredients
- 30 mlCampari
- 30 mlSweet vermouth
- top (90 ml)Soda water
- 1 sliceOrange slice
Volume before dilution: 60 ml
Step by step
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2
Add the Campari and vermouth and stir briefly.
- 3
Top with very cold soda water and give one gentle stir.
- 4
Garnish with the orange slice.
GarnishOrange half-wheel
Allergenssulfites
Flavor profile
Story
It descends from the Milano-Torino, the pairing of Campari (from Milan) and vermouth (from Turin) served in northern Italian cafés in the 19th century. Soda came later; the 'Americano' name has several explanations and none is definitive.
Technical notes
Built in the glass, so the soda must be very cold and poured gently to keep its carbonation. Stir only enough to integrate.
Serving
Afternoon aperitivo or with a light lunch.
Origin
Attributed · finales del siglo XIX / late 19th century · Milan, Italy
Associated with Milanese cafés and the Campari house; why it is called 'Americano' is debated.
Variations
Milano-Torino
No soda, served on the rocks.
Substitutions
- A highly carbonated Mexican mineral water works very well.
Pairings
- Chile-spiced peanuts
- White fish ceviche
Where to drink it
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Version 1 · Updated October 20, 2026