Siciliano
A bittersweet Italian coffee highball with vermouth, amaro, and fizz.
Base spirit
Vermouth
Style
Coffee
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Siciliano blends sweet vermouth, amaro, cold-brew coffee, simple syrup, and soda water for a low-ABV coffee spritz. It drinks bittersweet with floral, herbal, and cocoa accents, and the carbonation keeps it refreshing. Its structure feels aperitif-like with added roast depth.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz sweet vermouth
- • 1 oz amaro
- • 2 oz cold brew coffee
- • 0.5 oz simple syrup
- • Soda water
- • Orange wheel
Did you know?
“Often credited to New York bartenders exploring coffee–amaro pairings in the early 2010s, the Siciliano became a brunch favorite in spritz-focused bars.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use high-quality cold brew for clean coffee flavor.
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How to make the Siciliano
- 1Build in ice-filled glass.
- 2Top with soda.
- 3Stir gently.
- 4Garnish.
