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Built · one serving

Americano

A low-proof Italian aperitif of bitter orange, sweet vermouth, and sparkling water.

Short answer

Americano is a built cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and soda water. A low-proof Italian aperitif of bitter orange, sweet vermouth, and sparkling water. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 3 minutes.
Time3 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Americano ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Americano ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red Bitter Aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Soda Water30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Half orange slice and expressed lemon zest

Method

How to make Americano

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and cut a clean half slice of orange plus a strip of lemon zest.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass with large fresh ice cubes.

  3. 03

    Measure the bitter aperitif and sweet vermouth directly over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir for 8–10 seconds to chill and begin dilution.

  5. 05

    Add the cold soda water and lift once gently with a bar spoon to combine without flattening it.

  6. 06

    Add the orange slice, express the lemon zest over the surface, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Americano taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Americano questions

What is in a Americano?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, sweet vermouth, and soda water.

How long does a Americano take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Americano prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Americano alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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