Bicicletta
Campari and dry white wine with soda. Named for old men wobbling home on bicycles.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Campari
- 90 ml Dry white wine
- 30 ml Soda water
- Orange slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml Campari into the glass
- Pour 90 ml dry white wine into the glass
- Top with 30 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Bicicletta
The wine family. Mixing wine with fruit, sugar and water is far older than the cocktail. Spanish sangria, the French Kir and the wine cups of Victorian England were all made to lighten wine and share it. These drinks are lower in alcohol and made for long afternoons.
Bicicletta FAQ
What's in a Bicicletta?
45 ml campari, 90 ml dry white wine, 30 ml soda water, garnished with orange slice.
How strong is a Bicicletta?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Bicicletta?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Bicicletta in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
