The Story Behind The Mexicano
The classic Americano cocktail was, perhaps counterintuitively, not created in America. Born in a Milanese bar called Caffe Campari in the 1920s, it was initially called the Milano-Torino. Due to its popularity among American patrons, Caffe Campari eventually rechristened it “the Americano."
My variation is simple, delicious, and takes no time at all. I simply substituted the sweet vermouth with mezcal, and added a little agave syrup for balance. It still has its vibrant red color from the Campari, and mezcal gives it great body and composition.
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