Americano (cocktail)
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| This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail |
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| Americano | |
| Type: | Mixed drink |
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| Served: | "On the rocks"; poured over ice |
| Standard garnish: | half an orange slice, lemon peel |
| Standard drinkware: |
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| IBA specified ingredients†: | |
| Preparation: | Shake well together, then pour over ice into glass. Garnish and serve. |
| †Americano recipe at International Bartenders Association }} | |
The Americano is a cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda. The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari's bar, Cafe Campari, in the 1860s. It was originally known as the "Milano-Torino" because of its ingredients - Campari, the bitters, is from Milan and Cinzano, the vermouth, is from Turin (Torino). In the early 1900s, the Italians noticed a surge of Americans who enjoyed the cocktail. As a compliment to the Americans, the cocktail later became known as the "Americano".
[edit] Standard Mix
Pour over ice into a collins glass.
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