Amaro Spritz (Alex Delaney)

Easy and refreshing. The Lil' Ripper hits the spot in the summer. Smack a few thick 2" or 1 1/2" ice cubes with the back of a big metal spoon until they crack into large shards. Fill a Collins glass to the top with your cracked ice. Pour 3 oz soda water into the glass, followed by 2 oz Averna. Top it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a strip of lemon peel, and green olive(s).