The Americano is a cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda. The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari’s bar, Cafe Campari, in the 1860s. It was originally known as the “Milano-Torino” because of its ingredients – Campari, the bitters, is from Milan and Cinzano, the vermouth, is from Turin (Torino). In the early 1900s, the Italians noticed a surge of Americans who enjoyed the cocktail. As a compliment to the Americans, the cocktail later became known as the “Americano”. [source wikipedia]
this is a refreshing and fruity cocktail, best served in a tall glass. It’s not too sweet and is a nice alternative for anyone who normally likes lighter drinks such as vodka lime soda (or any vodka/white rum mixed drinks), mojitos, vodka mules, etc
Possibly the first drink to be called a cocktail it is made of whiskey, bitters and soda water. It is served in an old fashioned glass, named after the drink.
The Mojito originated from Havana in the late 19th century and gained popularity in the 1930’s. It’s made of mint, cane sugar, and rum; similar to a Mint Julep.