Americano

Name: Americano
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 oz Campari; 1 oz Sweet vermouth; 1 oz Club soda

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

Campari1 oz
Sweet vermouth1 oz
Club soda — splash1 oz

Garnish: Orange slice (1 slice)

How to make it

1
Fill a rocks or highball glass with ice.
2
Add Campari and sweet vermouth.
3
Top with a splash of soda and stir.

Bar gear

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.