Americano
The bittersweet Italian aperitivo of Campari and sweet vermouth lengthened with soda over ice. The equal-parts spirit base batches easily; only the soda top and ice dilution vary, so the bottled mix holds a precise ratio.
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How to make it
Built in the glass · Easy · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the campari and sweet vermouth to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Top with the soda water.
- 3
Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with orange slice.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 0% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 16-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Campari | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Sweet vermouth | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Soda water | 24.0 oz | 710 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Americano FAQ
What's in a Americano?
A classic Americano is made with campari, sweet vermouth, soda water. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Americano?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 10.0% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 0.67 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Americano?
Neither — the Americano is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Americanos for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.