Bicycle Thief

• Cynar
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Italian artichoke amaro; provides herbal and bitter backbone
• Dry Vermouth
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Adds dryness and complexity
• Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Freshly squeezed for brightness
• Simple Syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Adjust to taste for desired sweetness

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Hawthorne strainer
• Fine mesh strainer
• Rocks glass
• Bar spoon

1. 1

   Add Cynar, dry vermouth, fresh grapefruit juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

2. 2

   Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until well-chilled.

3. 3

   Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

4. 4

   Garnish with a grapefruit twist, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.

• Perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and citrusy notes.
• Unique herbal depth from Cynar, an artichoke-based amaro.
• Elegant and memorable presentation.
• Versatile enough for aperitif hour or late-night sipping.
• A conversation starter for cocktail enthusiasts.

Inspired by the classic Italian film 'Ladri di biciclette' (Bicycle Thieves), the Bicycle Thief cocktail first appeared in the early 2010s, championed by inventive bartenders looking to showcase amaro in new ways. While not a century-old classic, it’s become a darling of craft cocktail bars, especially where European spirits and bitters are celebrated. The drink’s name nods to Italian neorealism and its bittersweet themes, mirroring the cocktail’s balance of sweet, bitter, and bright flavors.