Category: Summer drinks

  • Americano

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    A refreshing Italian aperitif

    Americano

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    Americano is a classic Italian drink originally called 'Milano-Torino', thanks to its ingredients: Campari from Milan and sweet vermouth from Torino. It got its current name in the 1920s, when American tourists appreciated its light and refreshing taste. Americano is associated with aperitif culture and is often served before meals. With a simple combination of Campari, sweet vermouth and soda water, the drink offers a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness. It is also a precursor to the popular Negroni.

    • Type of drink: Cocktails Highballs
    • Metod: Drinks made with barley
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 30 ml Campari
    • 30 ml sweet vermouth
    • Soda water to taste
    • Ice cubes
    • An orange slice for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Choose a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes.
    2. Pour in the Campari and sweet vermouth.
    3. Top with soda water to taste.
    4. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
    5. Garnish with an orange slice.

    Pro tips

    • Use premium soda water to enhance the flavor.
    • Try a slice of lemon instead of orange for a more tart touch.
    • Serve well chilled for the best experience.

  • Negroni

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    A classic Italian cocktail

    Negroni

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    The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail invented around 1919 in Florence, Italy. According to legend, Count Camillo Negroni asked his bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to make his favorite drink, the Americano, stronger by replacing soda water with gin. The bartender also added an orange slice as a garnish instead of a lemon slice, and thus the Negroni was born. Known for its bittersweet taste, the drink has become a global favorite, especially as an aperitif. The combination of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth creates a perfect balance of strength, sweetness and bitterness. Negroni is a timeless symbol of Italian elegance and simplicity.

    • Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
    • Metod: Stirred cocktails
    • Origin: European drinks

    Ingredients

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    • 30 ml gin
    • 30 ml Campari
    • 30 ml sweet vermouth
    • Ice cubes
    • Orange peel for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Choose a lowball glass and fill it with ice cubes.
    2. Pour in the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth.
    3. Stir gently with a bar spoon until the drink is well chilled.
    4. Squeeze the oil from an orange zest over the drink, then place the peel in the glass as a garnish.

    Pro tips

    • Use a quality gin to enhance the flavors.
    • Try different brands of sweet vermouth to find the flavor balance that suits you best.
    • Serve with a large ice cube to keep the drink cold for longer without diluting it too much.