Labor Day Cocktail:: Beer Americano

With this weekend's Labor Day holiday in the states, I thought everyone back home could use an easy, Italian-inspired beverage: the beer americano. This cocktail is perfect for the last blistering days of summer because it's refreshing and fun.It pairs perfectly with the salty goodness of potato chips and other cookout fare. Look for this and other amazing summer cocktails in my book Cocktail Italiano!

Beer AmericanoServes 1

You will need:- 1 ½ ounces Campari- 1 ½ ounces sweet vermouth- 3 ounces lager beer- lemon zest, for garnish

To prepare:Combine Campari, vermouth and ices cubes in a tall tumbler, stir to combine. Pour the beer into another glass, stir to create a stiff foam, reserve the foam with a spoon top the cocktiail with the beer foam, about 3 ounces.**Note: For a lighter Americano feel free to pour 2 ounces of the beer in to the cocktail as well. However, this should be done before you top the cocktail with the foam.xx Annette