Americano Perfecto

The Americano cocktail reigns supreme as the most classic of all sweet vermouth cocktails—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to shake things up. The Americano Perfecto is a riff on the original, swapping soda water for an icy cold pilsner to create a frothy, bubbly, and full-bodied drink with a refreshing bitterness and herbal complexity.

Originally created by Damon Boelte in Brooklyn, NY, this modern take brings a fresh twist to a timeless classic.

You tell us—is it perfecto?

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz Cueva Nueva Vermut

• 1.5oz Campari

• 4oz Pilsner

• Orange wheel for garnish

Directions:

1. Fill a Collins glass with ice

2. Pour the sweet vermouth and Campari into the glass (you can eyeball this if you'd like)

3. Top with pilsner

4. Give it a gentle stir and garnish with an orange wheel