Bicicletta
Bicicletta is a bitter, citrus and refreshing cocktail made with Wine, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Campari
- 60 ml dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- Chilled soda water, to top
- Ice
- Orange wheel
Method
- Fill a highball or wine glass with ice.
- Add the Campari and dry white wine.
- Top with soda water, stir lightly, and garnish with the citrus wheel.
FAQ
What is in a Bicicletta?
A Bicicletta is made with 60 ml Campari, 60 ml dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc), Chilled soda water, to top, Ice and Orange wheel.
Is a Bicicletta strong?
A Bicicletta is a session drink: you can have more than one without it weighing you down.
When should you serve a Bicicletta?
A Bicicletta fits a hot day, an aperitif, easy prep and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Bicicletta?
The name comes from the story of gentlemen riding home from aperitivo in Milan. NYT and Appetito use 60 ml Campari and 60 ml dry white, with soda to taste; Andy Pearson lengthens with 120 ml soda. Cappelletti or Contratto Bitter cover Campari. Dry white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc) — a sweet one turns into a cloying spritz. Orange wheel is classic; lemon also shows up. Stir just one turn so you don't kill the bubbles. It's not an Aperol Spritz (Aperol + prosecco), an Americano (Campari + sweet vermouth + soda), a Negroni Sbagliato (Campari + vermouth + sparkling wine), or a Campari & Tonic. No video in the catalog: the written recipe is solid.