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Americano Cocktail with Finger Food

NEFF
Difficulty
Medium
Total time
60 min
Cooking time
30 min
Allergens:
red vermouthSparkling wine or tonic water Ice cubeflourbutterFlour for rolling out the doughcream cheese

Ready to elevate your cocktail hour with a timeless classic that's both sophisticated and refreshingly simple? Our Americano Cocktail recipe is the perfect choice. We're talking about a beautifully balanced blend of bitter, sweet, and sparkling notes, creating an iconic aperitif that's effortlessly elegant. It’s a fantastic way to bring a touch of Italian charm and refined taste to your gatherings with minimal fuss. Get ready to discover how simple it is to craft a cocktail that tastes like it came straight from a chic bar, right in your own NEFF kitchen.

Ingredients

For one cocktail:

4 cl red vermouth

Sparkling wine or tonic water Ice cube

For the finger food dough:

200 g flour

3 tbsp butter

100 ml water

A pinch of salt

Flour for rolling out the dough

To finish off the finger food:

Red onions, finely chopped

Olives, chopped

200 g cream cheese

Fresh herbs to garnish

Instructions

Step 1

4 cl red vermouth, for example Antica Formula from Turin.Pour into a glass and slowly pour sparkling wine on top.In the summer, always add an ice cube. If you want less alcohol, use tonic water instead of sparkling wine.

Gif with 3 cocktails with a huge bright and smoke

Step 2

Heat the butter and water over low heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat. Fold flour and salt into the butter-water mixture. Knead the dough vigorously on a floured surface. Let stand for 15 minutes in a warm place.

Rustic table setting with wine, bread, cheese, and other food items in warm lighting.

Step 3

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Turn it occasionally and dust it with flour.

Dough lightly dusted with flour, stretched and twisted on a gray countertop.

Step 4

Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 180°C Circo Therm until golden-brown.

Dough, rolling pin, baking tray, spices, and cooking utensils on a dark kitchen counter.

Step 5

Mix red onions and olives into the cream cheese as desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Step 6

Let the dough cool and cut into strips, then spread with the cream cheese mix. Serve with fresh herbs alongside the cocktails.

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