Americano Cocktail

Charlotte Singh
by Charlotte Singh
1 servings
5 min

This Americano cocktail is perfect if you enjoy Negroni flavors. Campari, Vermouth, and soda form a stunning jewel-toned cocktail!

Americano cocktails on table with oranges and campari.

007 made The Americano cocktail famous in the novel Casino Royale. This refreshing cocktail has bitter and sweet flavors from the Campari and Red Vermouth. It is lightened up with the effervescence of soda water making it a lovely summer sip! The bitterness of the cocktail pairs really well with salty dishes that have bacon and cheese, perfect for Brunch! Charcuterie boards or this Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip are other fabulous options!


Why You'll Love This Recipe


You will love to serve this cocktail because:


  • The color is gorgeous!
  • It Pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board for gathering friends. This makes for some easy entertaining!
  • It's light and refreshing with bitter and sweet notes.
  • It's low in calories.
Americano cocktail with gold straw and orange peel garnish.
Ingredient Notes
Ingredients to make an Americano cocktail on table.
  • Campari - a classic aperitif made from bitter herbs, plants, fruit, alcohol and water. It has a distinctive bitter taste and a signature red colour.
  • Rosso (Red) Vermouth- Martini Rosso Vermouth from Martini & Rossi - a fortified wine blended with Italian herbs with a savory bitter-sweet flavor.
  • Soda Water- I just used a regular club soda.
  • Fresh Oranges - use an orange twist or slice for garnish.
  • Ice


How to Make an Americano Cocktail
Campari and vermouth being added to a highball glass.
  • 1. Add Campari to a highball glass.
  • 2. Pour in some Vermouth.
Soda water being poured into highball glass and being mixed with campari and vermouth.
  • 3. Splash in some soda water.
  • 4. Stir to combine. Add an orange twist or slice for garnish.


Frequently Asked Questions


What does an Americano Cocktail taste like?

The cocktail has a robust bitter taste accented with a slight sweetness from the vermouth and light citrus notes from the orange peel. The soda water adds a light and bubbly layer to balance the bold flavors.

Why is an Americano Cocktail called an Americano?

The name apparently originated due to the popularity of the cocktail among American tourists travelling through Italy in the 1920's and 30's.

What is the difference between a Negroni and an Americano?

Both cocktails have equal parts of Campari and Vermouth, however the soda in the Americano is replaced by gin in the classic Negroni.

Highball glasses filled with ice and Americano cocktails.
Expert Tips


  • This recipe is quite foolproof. If you enjoy a stronger drink use a smaller glass and add less soda water. Alternately, you can opt for the Negroni by simply replacing the soda with gin.
  • This is a great self-service cocktail. Leave all the ingredients and glasses on a tray with a jigger, ice, and a bar spoon.
The Americano in a glass with an orange on the side.
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Recipe details
  • 1  servings
  • Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 5 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth I used Martini Rosso
  • splash soda water club soda or Perrier
Instructions

Fill a Highball glass with ice.
Add the Campari and Vermouth.
Stir to combine.
Top the alcohol with club soda.
Garnish with an orange twist or slice (releasing the oils and aroma around the rim of the glass) and enjoy!
Tips
  • This recipe is quite foolproof. If you enjoy a stronger drink use a smaller glass and add less soda water. Alternately, you can opt for the Negroni by simply replacing the soda with gin.
  • This is a great self-service cocktail. Leave all the ingredients and glasses on a tray with a jigger, ice, and a bar spoon.
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