Americano
Origin
This not-too-strong drink is the first cocktail James Bond orders in Ian Fleming's first-ever Bond book, Casino Royale. In later books, he famously switches to martinis, and the Americano has been largely forgotten as a Bond drink. The Americano was created in the 1860s in Italy and was originally named the Milano-Torino because it was made with the bitter red liqueur Campari, which comes from Milan, and the red vermouth , which comes from Turin. Bartenders noticed that the drink was particularly popular with visiting Americans, so they renamed it the Americano, and the name stuck.
Let your mates drink their Jäger bombs and have yourself a classy man's drink. Don't worry, Bond approves. |
Glassware
- Collins glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth
- 1 oz. Campari
- Club Soda
- Lemon or Orange (garnishing)
PREPARATION
- Pour the Campari + Vermouth into a highball glass filled with ice
- Add a splash of club soda
- Garnish with an orange or lemon twist
Try making one yourself, or order one the next time you're at the bar for some European greatness.
*Drink responsibly*
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