Americano
The Americano is a strong aperitivo cocktail, bitter and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 92 out of 100
- Fruity
- 49 out of 100
- Bitter
- 95 out of 100
- Herbal
- 68 out of 100
- Boozy
- 61 out of 100
How to make an Americano
To make an Americano, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz Campari and 1 oz sweet vermouth. Garnish with lemon peel and orange peel.
You'll need
- Campari1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Lemon peel, Orange peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Campari and sweet vermouth.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 4
Garnish with a lemon twist and an orange twist.
Why build it in the glass? Campari and sweet vermouth only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Americano questions
What does an Americano taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 18% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Americano?
About 18% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What can I use instead of campari?
Aperol (lighter, sweeter) will work.
What glass do you serve an Americano in?
A highball glass.