Difficulty: Easy

Americano

Long before the Negroni arrived, there was the Americano. Built around bitters, sweet vermouth and soda, it’s a wonderfully refreshing aperitif that’s lighter in alcohol but every bit as sophisticated. Not to mention an absolute breeze to throw together

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What you need
Serve in a Highball
Garnish Orange slice
Ingredients
How to make

Build all ingredients over ice

Contains
Campari
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
London Essence Soda Water

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