Timeless Classic

Americano

Low-proof crimson refresher marrying ruby bitter aperitif, botanical sweet vermouth, and crisp sparkling water.

Spritz & Champagne Built Large cold ice cubes 2 min · 11% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Orange slice & expressed lemon twist

Red Bitter Aperitif 45 ml
Sweet Vermouth 45 ml
Chilled Soda Water 75 ml

Preparation

Fill a chilled highball glass to the top with large ice cubes.
Pour in red bitter aperitif and sweet vermouth, stirring briefly to chill.
Top with cold soda water, lift once gently, and garnish with an orange slice and expressed lemon oil.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Out of vermouth or bitter aperitif? Combine red wine, ruby grapefruit juice, honey, and aromatic bitters with icy sparkling water.

Red Wine 45 ml
Pink Grapefruit Juice 30 ml
Honey or Sugar Syrup 15 ml
Aromatic Bitters 4 dashes
Cold Club Soda 75 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir red wine, grapefruit juice, sweetener, and bitters over ice in a tall glass.
Top with cold club soda.
Garnish with an orange wedge.

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How do you make Americano at home with everyday ingredients?

Out of vermouth or bitter aperitif? Combine red wine, ruby grapefruit juice, honey, and aromatic bitters with icy sparkling water. Ingredients: 45 ml Red Wine, 30 ml Pink Grapefruit Juice, 15 ml Honey or Sugar Syrup, 4 dashes Aromatic Bitters, 75 ml Cold Club Soda. Steps: Stir red wine, grapefruit juice, sweetener, and bitters over ice in a tall glass. Top with cold club soda. Garnish with an orange wedge.

What is the full craft bar specification for Americano?

Americano (Spritz & Champagne, 11% ABV) is prepared built with large cold ice cubes and garnished with orange slice & expressed lemon twist. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Red Bitter Aperitif, 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Sweet Vermouth, 75 ml (2 1/2 oz) Chilled Soda Water.