Though the name has been popularized by coffee houses, the Americano cocktail predates the coffee drink.

If you like the Americano, try the Negroni, which cuts the soda and ups the booze factor with an equal measure of gin.

Americano

1 ½ ounces Campari
1 ½ ounces sweet vermouth
Club soda
Orange slice

Pour Campari and vermouth into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with three ounces of club soda. Garnish with an orange.