Americano Highball
A low-proof highball of Campari and sweet vermouth topped with club soda and a half orange wheel. It is mildly acidic, sweet, and about 9% ABV.
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Americano Highball
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Volume194 ml
Strength9% ABV
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)45 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar18 g (9.1%)4.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.18%
SweetnessSweet
Leurs Cocktails Par Antoine (1932)
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Americano Highball