Americano Shandy Recipe
Reprinted with permission from Aperitif: A Spirited Guide to the Drinks, History and Culture of the Aperitif, by Kate Hawkings. Published by Quadrille September 2018.
Photo: Sarah Hogan
Beer lends extra depth to a classic cocktail.
In the Americano Shandy recipe, a hoppy lager lends extra depth to the classic combo of bitter Campari and sweet vermouth.
Ingredients
Yield:2
- 1 oz. Campari
- 1 oz. sweet vermouth
- 12 oz. lager
- Tools:barspoon
- Glass:any kind of beer glass
Preparation
Divide the Campari and vermouth between 2 glasses. Add ice and top up each glass with the beer, stirring gently to mix.