Americano Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Choose a rocks glass (old-fashioned glass) or a highball glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes until nearly full. The ice chills the drink and moderates dilution.
Measure and pour 1 oz Campari over the ice. Using a jigger ensures consistent balance between bitter and sweet.
Measure and pour 1 oz sweet vermouth (rosso) into the glass on top of the Campari. The vermouth adds sweetness and aromatic complexity.
Gently stir the Campari and vermouth together with a bar spoon for about 10–15 seconds (6–8 revolutions). Stirring chills and lightly dilutes the base without overworking the soda fizz when added.
Give the drink one gentle stir (2–3 revolutions) to integrate the soda with the Campari and vermouth without flattening the carbonation.
Garnish with an orange slice or a long orange twist. If using a twist, express the oils by holding it over the glass and giving it a quick twist before dropping it in.
Serve immediately. Optional: provide a straw for sipping or let the guest stir more to increase dilution over time.