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Americano cocktail

• Hannah Guinness

Published: September 7, 2021 at 11:50 AM

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Serves 1

Easy

Total time: 2 mins

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This classic cocktail is a precursor of the negroni and makes for a lighter, less boozy aperitif

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Mix up an Americano cocktail, then check out our negroni, dirty martini, white russian cocktail and more vermouth cocktail recipes.

Swap the Campari for Cynar (an artichoke-based amaro) for an earthier, herbaceous drink, perfect for autumn. Or click here for more unique aperitifs to try. Here, our drinks writer shares her expert guide to help you choose the best vermouth.

Ingredients

• 50ml Campari

• 50ml sweet vermouth (use a good-quality brand)

• sparkling water

• orange wedge

  to garnish

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Method

• step 1

  Pour the Campari and vermouth into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water, stir gently and garnish with a wedge of orange.

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Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer

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