Americano (cocktail)
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mixed drink |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | half an orange slice, lemon twist |
| Standard drinkware | Old fashioned glass |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
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| Preparation | Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice into an old fashioned glass, add a splash of soda water and garnish with half an orange slice and a lemon twist. |
| Commonly served | Before dinner |
| † Americano recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
The Americano is an IBA official cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and for the sparkling version, club soda and garnished with a slice of lemon or an orange twist.