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How to Make an Americano or 'Milano-Torino'.

Americano

Americano has an average of 120 calories and 14.7% alcohol content. The main type of alcohol is Campari, Vermouth.

The Americano cocktail dates back to the 1860s and was originally known as the Milano-Torino, named after the cities of Milan and Turin. It was renamed Americano in the early 20th century because of its popularity among American tourists in Italy. This refreshing cocktail is made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda, and is often garnished with a slice of orange or lemon. It is considered a precursor to the Negroni, one of the most iconic cocktails in the world.
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Americano Cocktail Ingredients

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• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Club Soda
• Ice
• Orange slice (for garnish

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Instructions

Instructions on How to Make an Americano

• Mix Campari and Vermouth: In a highball glass filled with ice, pour in the Campari and sweet vermouth.
• Top with Club Soda: Add a splash of club soda.
• Garnish and Serve: Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

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Background and Origins of

Americano

The Americano cocktail is a classic and refreshing drink that dates back to the mid-19th century. Known for its light and bittersweet flavor, the Americano is a favorite aperitif, perfect for whetting the appetite before a meal. The origins of the Americano can be traced to Gaspare Campari, who invented the drink at his bar, Caffè Campari, in Milan, Italy, around the 1860s. Originally known as the "Milano-Torino" because of its primary ingredients (Campari from Milan and sweet vermouth from Turin), the cocktail was later renamed the Americano. This change in name is often attributed to its popularity among American tourists during the Prohibition era when many Americans traveled to Europe in search of legal alcoholic beverages.

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