Americano Cocktail

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!

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.

• 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

• 1. Add Campari to a highball glass.
• 2. Pour in some Vermouth.

• 3. Splash in some soda water.
• 4. Stir to combine. Add an orange twist or slice for garnish.

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.

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

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

• 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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