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CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1850–1889

Milano-Torino

Campari and sweet vermouth: the two-ingredient parent of the Negroni.

1860sHistorical classicResearched
Abstract illustration of Milano-Torino
Bartender Stories illustration · Classic Cocktail Archive
HISTORY

The Milano-Torino is named for its two ingredients’ cities: Campari from Milan and vermouth from Turin. It is the direct parent of the Americano and the Negroni. Served over ice with a slice of orange, it is one of the simplest and most enduring Italian aperitifs.

VARIATIONS & RELATIVES
  • Americano
  • Negroni
  • Boulevardier
THE RECIPEBittersweet and herbal

Ingredients

  • Campari30 ml
  • Sweet vermouth30 ml
  • Orange sliceto garnish

Method

Build the Campari and vermouth in a rocks glass over ice and garnish with orange.

Rocks glass · ice · orange

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