The Americano

The Americano mightn’t be just a lengthened Mi-To as previously assumed, but rather a genre of drink that combined vermouth with various liqueurs, especially aperitivo and amaro. Fernet-Branca was a popular option, but Campari won out by the ‘30s.

INGREDIENTS

1½ oz. Campari
1½ oz. sweet vermouth
2-3 oz. club soda

Garnish: lemon twist or orange slice

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ABV LEVEL

Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in a splash of soda. Add Campari and vermouth. Top with soda, garnish, and serve with a straw.