Are you looking for a refreshing summer beverage to impress your friends? Look no further than the Americano, a classic Italian cocktail with a colorful history. Not to be confused with an everyday cup of Americano coffee, this favorite of Ernest Hemingway and Humphrey Bogart has been around since the mid-1800s, when it was created by a bartender at Gaspare Campari’s bar in Italy. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced mixologist, all you need is a few simple ingredients to make this classic drink. So grab a shaker, get mixing, and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth
seltzer or club soda
slice of lemon
Method
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Pour Campari and sweet vermouth over ice.
Add seltzer to taste.
Garnish with a lemon slice.
