americano
Diluted coffee order
An americano is espresso diluted with hot water, creating a coffee drink similar in strength to drip coffee but with a different flavor profile.
The name reflects an origin story—possibly American soldiers in Italy during World War II who found straight espresso too strong.
I'll have an americano with room for cream. (Capitalized Americano is the same drink, often seen on café menus.)
Concentrated pressurized brew
- waterClear essential liquid
- dilutedMade weaker by adding liquid
- lungoExtended espresso shot
- ristrettoConcentrated espresso extraction
crema · barista · caffeine · arabica · robusta · roast · beans · grind
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
ristretto · crema · barista · caffeine · arabica · robusta · roast · beans · grind · drip
watered-down
Reduced in strength
light · mild · subtle · stretched · softened · tempered · mellow · approachable · smooth · balanced
Campari
Italian bitter aperitif
- vermouthHerb-infused fortified wine
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
aperitif · mixology · aperitivo · bartender · highball · stirred · garnish · Italian · bitters · classic
- coffeeespresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato, coffee beans
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- coffee and teaespresso, latte, cappuccino, green tea, black tea
- Brewed Drinksale, lager, stout, porter, pilsner
- brunch drinksmimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary, orange juice, coffee
- cafe menucoffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, mocha
americanoristretto
Concentrated espresso extraction
espresso · espresso shot · doppio · lungo · drip coffee
americanolatte
Espresso with steamed milk
cappuccino · flat white · cortado · mocha · macchiato
- South AmericaWestern Hemisphere's southern continent
- American flagNational emblem, starred banner
- North AmericaWestern Hemisphere's northern continent
- American footballTackle sport with touchdowns
- Mall of AmericaMinnesota's colossal retail complex
- American cheeseMild processed dairy slices
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