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Americano

Campari and sweet vermouth lengthened with soda — the Negroni's lighter, lower-proof older sibling.

Time
2 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Rocks glass

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish: Orange slice (1 slice)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Fill a rocks or highball glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Add Campari and sweet vermouth.

  3. 3

    Top with a splash of soda and stir.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.

Recommended glassware

  • Rocks glassShort and sturdy — for spirit-forward drinks and sours over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.

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