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Americano

Americano is an alcoholic cocktail built on Campari. It leans herbal and citrus. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 20.5% ABV and roughly 121 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic20.5% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

121 kcalCalories
20.5%ABV
8.9gSugar
11.5gCarbs
0.68Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice into glass, add a splash of soda water and garnish with half orange slice.Pour

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

HerbalCitrus

Supporting notes

AperitifBitterRed FruitSpiceSweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and herbal notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Campari1 oz

AperolNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use the same amount, but expect a much softer drink.
What changes
Aperol can replace Campari only if you want a sweeter, lighter and less bitter result.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet Vermouth1 oz red

Rosso VermouthGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes
Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.
Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap
How much to use
You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes
Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon PeelTwist of

Lemon TwistGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes
A lemon twist is usually a close substitute for lemon peel.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange PeelTwist of

Orange TwistGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes
An orange twist is usually a close substitute for orange peel.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Americano?
The Americano is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 20.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 121 calories.
What does an Americano taste like?
Americano has a flavour profile featuring Herbal, Citrus, Aperitif, Bitter. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Americano?
Americano pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Americano?
The Americano has an ABV of approximately 20.5%. That's approximately 0.68 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 121 kcal, 8.9g sugar, 11.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Americano typically served?
Americano is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Americano?
If you enjoy Americano, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Americano at home?
Yes. The Americano uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Americano with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.