European Bartender School Practice Test 2026 - Free Bartender Practice Questions and Study Guide

Americano is built over ice in a rocks glass with cubed ice. This short, sturdy glass lets the drink stay well-chilled while leaving enough room for the splash of soda that finishes it, so the dilution remains balanced as you sip. The cubed ice provides steady cooling without melting away too quickly. A highball would change the drink’s balance by introducing more volume and soda with a taller vessel. A chilled martini or coupe implies serving the drink without ice, which isn’t how this cocktail is enjoyed. An Old Fashioned approach would alter the flavor profile with muddled sugar and bitters and a different serving method.