Once you've found the perfect holiday rental in Milan and are enjoying the city, you must make time to try Campari, an alcoholic liqueur for which the city is well-known. It was invented by Gaspare Campari in the nineteenth century in Novara but was first produced on a large scale in Milan. Milan is also where Gaspare settled down with his family. He also opened the legendary bar, Caffè Campari, in the city. It was here that the Americano was born.
“Americano” probably brings coffee to mind but it is also the name of an IBA Official Cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth and club soda which was first served in Caffè Campari in the 1860s and was invented by Gaspare Campari. Originally, it was known as the “Milano-Torino” due to Campari (from Milan) and vermouth (from Turin) being its main ingredients. Supposedly, the name was changed when Italians noticed its popularity among Americans in the early 1900s.
The drink is also well-known as the first ordered by James Bond in the very first novel in the series by Ian Fleming, Casino Royale. He also discusses it in the short story, “From a View to a Kill.” Very easy to make and satisfying to drink, it's easy to understand its enduring popularity.
“Americano” probably brings coffee to mind but it is also the name of an IBA Official Cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth and club soda which was first served in Caffè Campari in the 1860s and was invented by Gaspare Campari. Originally, it was known as the “Milano-Torino” due to Campari (from Milan) and vermouth (from Turin) being its main ingredients. Supposedly, the name was changed when Italians noticed its popularity among Americans in the early 1900s.
The drink is also well-known as the first ordered by James Bond in the very first novel in the series by Ian Fleming, Casino Royale. He also discusses it in the short story, “From a View to a Kill.” Very easy to make and satisfying to drink, it's easy to understand its enduring popularity.
Ingredients
2 parts Campari
2 parts Vermouth
Top up with club soda
Method
1. Pour the Campari and Vermouth over ice, preferably, in an Old Fashioned glass.
2. Top with the club soda according to your own preference.
3. Stir and serve with a straw.
4. Add a slice of orange as the perfect garnish.
5. Serve before eating as an aperitif.
Once you've got a taste for Milan, be sure to make it a point to visit that beautiful and extraordinary city for yourself.
2 parts Campari
2 parts Vermouth
Top up with club soda
Method
1. Pour the Campari and Vermouth over ice, preferably, in an Old Fashioned glass.
2. Top with the club soda according to your own preference.
3. Stir and serve with a straw.
4. Add a slice of orange as the perfect garnish.
5. Serve before eating as an aperitif.
Once you've got a taste for Milan, be sure to make it a point to visit that beautiful and extraordinary city for yourself.