Americano-Style Highball with Campari and Soda

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A sessionable highball inspired by the Americano cocktail, balancing bitter Campari with sweet vermouth and fizzy soda for a light aperitif. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Campari, sweet vermouth, club soda for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a 10 oz highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1 oz of bitter Campari over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 oz of sweet vermouth directly into the glass.
  4. Step 4: Top with 3 oz of chilled club soda poured gently down the glass side to preserve bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Stir lightly once with a bar spoon to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 fresh orange slice placed inside the glass to add aroma and color.

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