Campari Americano: The Classic Italian Cocktail

The Americano is the perfect mix of two iconic Italian spirits: Campari and sweet vermouth. Around 1860, at Caffè Campari, a simple cocktail was created: the Milano-Torino, named for its two ingredients — Campari from Milano and sweet vermouth from Torino.

Around the turn of the 20th century, the cocktail gained popularity with American tourists. Unaccustomed to its dense, bitter flavor, they asked for it to be lightened up with soda water. And so the Americano was born.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1 oz soda water

How to make Campari Americano

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. Add the Campari and sweet vermouth.
3. Top with the soda water and stir gently to combine.
4. Garnish with an orange slice and lemon peel.