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.
- 3 ozdry white wine(chilled)
- 2 ozcampari
- 1 ozsoda water(to top)
- Orange slicegarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add white wine and Campari.
- 3Top with a splash of soda water.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Garnish with an orange slice.
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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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