Americano cocktail Recipe
Written by Discover the taste of this Americano Cocktail recipe! Using Campari, sweet vermouth, and soda, it's the perfect sip for relaxation.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 123
Ingredients
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet Vermouth
- Soda water - to top up
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Campari: Pour 1 oz Campari over the ice.
- Add Vermouth: Measure and pour 1 oz sweet Vermouth into the glass.
- Top with Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with soda water.
- Stir Gently: Stir the ingredients gently using a bar spoon.
- Garnish: Garnish with an orange slice or twist.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Campari: Only some enjoy the bitterness of Campari. I've often swapped it out for Aperol, which offers a sweeter, less bitter profile. If you're looking for something different, try Gran Classico, which has a more complex, herbal flavor.
- Sweet Vermouth: Dry vermouth can work if you're out of sweet vermouth. Remember to add a dash of simple syrup to counteract the dryness. Another option is Lillet Blanc, which gives the drink a slightly different but delightful character.
Making a Pitcher of Americano:
- Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, use 8 oz of Campari, 8 oz of sweet vermouth, and soda water to top up each glass.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Campari and sweet vermouth. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Highball glasses, top up with soda water, garnish with an orange slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Campari Substitute: For a non-alcoholic version, use a simple syrup infused with orange peel, a hint of grapefruit juice, and gentian for bitterness.
- Sweet Vermouth Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic vermouth or for a grape juice infused with nutmeg, cardamon, cloves, and vanilla.
- Proceed As Usual: Replace the alcoholic ingredients with the non-alcoholic substitutes and follow the original steps for a delightful non-alcoholic Americano.