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Americano

Americano

A classic italian aperitif, popular among the American tourists in Italy in the early 1900s.

[Aperitif] [Classic] [Glamour] [Happy Hour] [Red] [Retro] [Strong]

Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
1 oz Sweet Vermouth[ Add ]
1 oz Campari[ Add ]
1 dash Club soda[ Add ]

Method: On the Rocks
Glass: Collins

  1. Add the italian vermouth and Campari in a shaker along with a few ice cubes.
  2. Pour into a tall glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with club soda (just a splash).
  4. Stir gently.

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History

According to Wikipedia:

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 bitter liqueur, is from Milan and Cinzano, the vermouth, is from Turin (Torino).

It is the first drink ordered by James Bond in the first novel in Ian Fleming's series, Casino Royale.

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Comments


Added by David on 2009-09-24 19:27:37
Last updated on 2009-09-25 10:08:53
Status: Approved