Food Recipes Cherry Americano Be the first to rate & review! Don’t be fooled by this Shirley Temple lookalike—it’s a boozy, bittersweet spritz made with Campari. By Jenna Helwig Jenna Helwig Instagram Jenna is the food director at Real Simple and the author of Bare Minimum Dinners, a cookbook featuring more than 100 low-lift, high-reward recipes. Previously, Jenna was the food director at Health and Parents. She is also the founder and operator of Rosaberry, a boutique personal chef services company, and the author of four other cookbooks, including the bestselling Baby-Led Feeding. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 26, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Greg DuPree Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 drink Jump to Nutrition Facts Word has it that the Americano cocktail was named for the American expats who adored the drink in when it was introduced in the late 1860s in Milan, Italy. The drink is made with equal parts Campari, a bitter aperitif that’s bright red in color, and sweet vermouth, plus a pour of club soda. The latter makes the Americano easier to drink than its punchier (and more alcoholic) cousin, the Negroni. This version includes a touch of maraschino cherry juice to balance out the drink's flavors. Ingredients 2 tbsp Campari 2 tbsp sweet vermouth 4-6 tbsp club soda 1 tsp. maraschino cherry juice Orange slice and/or cherry, for garnish Directions Fill a glass halfway with ice. Add the Campari, sweet vermouth, club soda, and maraschino cherry juice. Stir to combine. Add an orange slice and/or cherry directly to the drink. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 138 Calories 0g Fat 15g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 138 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 7mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 12g Protein 0g Vitamin C 11mg 57% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 62mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.