#10 Cocktail: Americano

  The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari's bar, Caffe Campari, in 1860's. It was originally known as "Milano-Torino" because of the ingredients: Campari, the bitter liqueur is from Milano and Cinzano, the sweet vermouth is ffrom Torino.
   It is popular belief that in the early 1900's the Italians notice a surge if Americans who enjoyed the cocktail. As a compliment to the Americans, the cocktail later became known as "Americano"

1 1/2 ounces Campari

1 1/2 ounces Sweet Vermouth 

2  ounces club soda