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BEVERAGE, Cocktails
Americano, I.B.A.
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The history of the Americano dates back to the second half of the 19th century in Gaspare Campari's bar in Milan. Over the years the cocktail gained notoriety thanks to some homages from the world of cinema, including James Bond (007 Casino Royale) whose favorite cocktail was, in fact, the Americano.

The nickname “American” was born when Primo Carnera, a gigantic Italian boxer, became world heavyweight champion at Madison Square Garden in New York. When Carnera returned to Italy with the title, he was welcomed with this very Italian cocktail which, for the occasion, was called "Americano".

 The Americano entered the IBA Cocktail List only in 1987 but, in reality, it was a cocktail that spread throughout Italy during the 1930s.

Ingredients

30 ml Bitter Campari

30ml Sweet Red Vermouth

A splash of Soda Water

How to prepare:

-       Mix the ingredients directly in an old fashioned glass / low tumbler glass  filled with ice cubes. 

-       Add a splash of Soda Water. Stir gently.

-       Garnish with half orange slice and a lemon zest