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.
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| 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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