Americano Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

Double

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Ingredients

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1
Build the drink
Fill a highball glass (or double old-fashioned glass) with large ice cubes to chill the glass and slow dilution. Pour 1.5 oz Campari over the ice, then add 1.5 oz sweet vermouth.
2
Top with soda
Gently top with about 2.5 oz (approximately 3–4 tbsp) chilled soda water. Pour slowly over the back of a bar spoon if you prefer a softer mixing and clearer layers; otherwise pour straight in and give a single gentle stir to combine ingredients without over-diluting.

3
Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a quick twist, then drop the twist or a thin orange slice into the glass as garnish. Serve immediately with a short straw if desired.