The Americano is a misunderstood gem. It has no coffee in it. It has no americano (Italian gentian wine) in it. The bitter liqueur does not have to be Campari, and you can use whatever vermouth you want. It is a simple, refreshing and versatile cocktail that you can adapt to your needs. Sunny day or stormy night, the Americano is always a good place to start.
1oz Rinomato Aperitivo
1oz Mancino Rosso
0.5oz Punt e Mes
Build in a highball full of ice. Top with sparkling water. Grapefruit peel.
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Summer is winding down but we won’t accept it. This lovely, tiki-esque cocktail from Jason Diaz at award winning Westward in Seattle will help you savor these sunny afternoons and evenings.
A fantastic bit of research by Seattle’s trendy publication, the Stranger. Great to see that aperitif wines and liqueurs are starting to be recognized as important tools for bartenders, professional and amateur. Click here for Read more…