Americano
Negronis & Spritzes · Campari
- Strength
- 11.4%
- Std. drinks
- 0.68
- Calories
- 113
- Sugar
- 11.7 g
- 1 ozCampari30 ml
- 1 ozSweet vermouth30 ml
- A splashSoda water≈ 1 oz
The ratio · 1 : 1 : 1
Highlighted: not in the Old Pal.
Head to head
Americano and Old Pal side by side: what changes in the recipe, the balance, the strength and the calories.
The difference
Campari and sweet vermouth in both. The Old Pal adds an equal measure of Canadian whisky and is stirred and served up; the Americano lengthens the pair with soda over ice instead, so it is lighter and fizzier, with about half the alcohol.
By the numbers
The Americano uses soda water where the Old Pal uses Canadian whisky; both have Campari and sweet vermouth. In parts, an Americano is 1 Campari, 1 vermouth and 1 soda; an Old Pal is 1 whiskey, 1 vermouth and 1 Campari. By volume, the Americano is 67% fortified wine and bitter and 33% mixer and juice; the Old Pal is 67% fortified wine and bitter and 33% spirit.
The Old Pal is the stronger drink in the glass (18.7% ABV against 11.4%) and holds more alcohol (1.35 standard drinks against 0.68). The Old Pal has more calories (about 179 against 113), with the same sugar (11.7 g each). The Americano is built and served in a rocks glass; the Old Pal is stirred and served in a coupe.
Negronis & Spritzes · Campari
The ratio · 1 : 1 : 1
Highlighted: not in the Old Pal.
Negronis & Spritzes · Whiskey
The ratio · 1 : 1 : 1
Highlighted: not in the Americano.
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Americano vs.
Old Pal vs.