Aperitivo · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Americano Highball

Americano Highball is very easy to drink, built around bitter, refreshing and herbal. The mouthfeel is lean, light body, and the overall impression is light in strength.

BitterRefreshingHerbal

APPROX. ABV: 9%
STRENGTH: 1/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness4

Sourness1

Strength1

Body1

Drinkability5

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

60 ml Aperitivo or vermouth

Soda or sparkling wine

Method: Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Olives

02Charcuterie

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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