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the bitter truth
The Americano is the perfect introduction to the unusual INGREDIENTS
flavour of Campari, an italian liquer characterised by its
40ml Campari
ruby red colour and bitter blood orange flavour.
40ml ounces sweet vermouth
A truly classic cocktail, the Americano was first served
90ml soda water
in the 1860s at Gaspare Campari’s bar in Milan, Italy.
It was originally named “Milano-Torino” because of Garnish: lemon twist or orange slice
the origins of its two primary ingredients: Campari
calls Milan home and sweet vermouth is also known as HOW TO MAKE IT
‘Vermouth di Torino’ or Italian vermouth.
Pour the Campari and vermouth into an
The cocktail was later renamed because of its popularity old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
among American tourists around the turn of the 20th
Top with soda.
century and prior to Prohibition.
Garnish with a lemon twist or orange slice.
The mild and sweet tempered sister to the robust
Negroni, an Americano is a perfect summer drink.
Light and refreshing, it works perfectly as an aperatif,
ideally enjoyed al fresco!
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