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Bicicletta

The Italian spritz for those who find Aperol too sweet. Campari and dry white wine over ice—named for the cyclists who ordered it because they could still ride home after.

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⚠️ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

📋 Build🥃 Highball Glass🧊 Cubed🍋 Orange slice👅 {bitter,light,refreshing,crisp}

📊 Servings:1

Ingredients

3 ozdry white wine(chilled)
2 ozCampari
1 ozsoda water(to top)
🍋Orange slice(garnish)

🔧 Tools

bar spoon

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add white wine and Campari.
Top with a splash of soda water.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with an orange slice.

📜 History

Traditional Italian aperitivo from the 1930s-40s, popular in bars throughout northern Italy. Name means "bicycle"—legend says it was named because drinkers could still ride their bicycles home after this lower-alcohol refresher.

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~8% ABV

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