The point of this version is length: the same equal parts of Campari and vermouth rosso as a classic Americano, but a full 90 ml of soda water in a tall glass, so it drinks slowly over ice. Soda keeps the drink dry and bitter, the way the Americano has always been served; the grapefruit wheel is the right garnish, since its sharpness points up the Campari.The point of this version is length: the same equal parts of Campari and vermouth rosso as a classic Americano, but a full 3 oz of soda water in a tall glass, so it drinks slowly over ice. Soda keeps the drink dry and bitter, the way the Americano has always been served; the grapefruit wheel is the right garnish, since its sharpness points up the Campari.
Americano Highball
Total 3 min · Prep 3 min · Serves 1 · Difficulty Easy
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour Campari and sweet vermouth.
Top with soda water.
Stir gently.
Garnish with a grapefruit wheel.
Equipment
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Estimated per serving
- Calories
- 116 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12.4 g
- Fat
- 0 g
Per drink · 1/1 of the recipe Ingredient-based estimate. Full measured drink; garnishes are excluded as not eaten. Brands and strength can change the result. Vermouth uses the stated Cinzano producer reference.
Nutrition sources: Campari Group · USDA Agricultural Research Service
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