Milano-Torino
Campari from Milan and vermouth from Turin. The ancestor of the Americano.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 19% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth
- Orange slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 30 ml Campari into the glass
- Pour 30 ml sweet vermouth into the glass
- Garnish
About the Milano-Torino
The aperitivo family. Italian aperitivo culture grew up in the cafés of Milan and Turin in the 1800s. Sweet vermouth was created in Turin in 1786 and Gaspare Campari opened his café in 1860. Bitter drinks like the Americano and the Negroni were made to sharpen the appetite before dinner, so they balance bitter and sweet and stay moderate in strength.
Milano-Torino FAQ
What's in a Milano-Torino?
30 ml campari, 30 ml sweet vermouth, garnished with orange slice.
How strong is a Milano-Torino?
About 19% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Milano-Torino?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Milano-Torino in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
