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Americano

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This americano cocktail recipe is an Italian classic, with a recipe that dates back to the 1860s. A precursor to the negroni, the americano offers a more relaxed, less intense approach to aperitivo.

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Americano

  • 60ml of Campari
  • 60ml of sweet vermouth
  • 1 dash of soda water
  • ice
  • 1 slice of orange
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Method

1
Fill a heavy-bottomed highball glass with ice
2
Add the Campari and vermouth then top up with a splash of soda water
3
Garnish with a slice of fresh orange and serve
First published in 2017
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