| IBA official cocktail | |
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| Type | Mixed drink |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | half an orange slice, lemon twist |
| Standard drinkware | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Old_Fashioned_Glass.svg) |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
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| Preparation | Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice into an old fashioned glass, add a splash of soda water and garnish with half orange slice and a lemon twist. |
| Commonly served | Before dinner |
| † Americano recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
The Americano is an IBA official cocktail[1] composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and for the sparkling version, club soda and garnished with a slice of lemon.[2]
- ^ "The Unforgettables". International Bartenders Association. Archived from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "2-Ingredient Cocktails You'll Want to Memorize".