The Negroni and the Americano | easy cocktails with Campari!

Start by gathering your tools: jigger, mixing glass, julep strainer, and double rocks glasses.

For the Negroni, measure 1.5 ounces of dry gin and pour it into the mixing glass.

Add 0.75 ounces of Campari to the mixing glass.

Add 0.75 ounces of sweet vermouth to the mixing glass.

Add ice to the mixing glass and stir for about 30 seconds to dilute and chill the mixture.

Pour the mixture over a big ice cube in a double rocks glass.

Garnish with a twist of orange peel, expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on top.

For the Americano, fill a double rocks glass with ice.

Measure 1.5 ounces of sweet vermouth and pour it over the ice in the glass.

Measure 1.5 ounces of Campari and pour it over the sweet vermouth in the glass.

Top off the drink with soda water, using any brand you prefer.

Give the drink a little stir to combine.

Garnish with a lemon wheel, dropping it into the drink.

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