Cocchi has been making Americano in Asti since 1891, aromatizing white wine with gentian, wormwood, cinchona, bitter orange peel, elderflower and other botanicals. Bright and citrusy with floral notes, gentle sweetness and a pleasantly bitter herbal edge, it’s wonderfully refreshing served over ice with a splash of soda and an orange peel. A classic Italian aperitivo that also happens to be a secret weapon for Vespers, White Negronis and countless other cocktails.