This invigorating concoction combines two of my favorite drinks: iced coffee and the Americano, a classic Italian cocktail made with Campari and sweet vermouth (so named because it was a hit with American expats during Prohibition). I’ve enjoyed this hybrid drink as a pick-me-up during brunch, as a low-alcohol refresher on summer afternoons, and on either end of a big meal. If you don’t have any cold-brew coffee on hand, you can make this drink with an iced Americano (espresso and water).

Ingredients

　　1 oz. Campari

　　1 oz. sweet vermouth

　　1 oz. cold-brew concentrate

　　Ice cubes

　　Club soda

　　Orange wheel, for garnish

　　In a mixing glass, combine the Campari, vermouth, and coffee. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the drink until cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass and top with club soda. Stir once or twice, garnish with the orange wheel, and serve.

　　Images and text from Brew by Brian W. Jones. Buy the full book from Dovetail or Amazon.