Bicicletta Spritz
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Bicicletta Spritz
Photographed in a Libbey Highball 9oz
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Pinot Grigio white wine |
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Highball (max 10oz/300ml) glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with orange slice.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Pinot Grigio white wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Cocktail of the day:
17th May 2025 is Pinot Grigio Day
Review:
Basically the same as a Veneziano Spritz but with equal proportions wine to Italian red bitter liqueur, we like to further distinguish the Bicicletta from the spritz by serving it with less volume in a tall slim highball glass rather than the larger glassware associated with spritz. Much more appropriate for the ride home.
History:
Bicicletta (Italian for bicycle) is another name for Veneziano Spritz and is one of many examples of regional differences across Italy in the name of what is essentially the same drink. The name is said to have originated due to old men wobbling home on their bikes after an evening of Biciclettas with their friends.
Nutrition:
One serving of Bicicletta Spritz contains 121 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 11.21% alc./vol. (11.21° proof)
- 13.5 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
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- More Long drinks & highballs cocktails
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