A brace of americanos with a stormy and a Cuba libre.
TL;DR? Just drink it.
My americano
Ice cubes into a tall narrowish glass, be generous
1.5 ounces Campari
1.5 ounces sweet vermouth
Few drops of cocktail bitters, less is more, Angostura’s orange is especially nice
Stir
Top with soda water to taste
Garnish with an orange wheel or expressed lemon peel (optional)
Stir very briefly (keep them bubbles)
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