The way the story goes, this mid-20th-century drink was named for the elderly Italian men who swerved all over the road while cycling home after drinking in the local café. This recipe is part of The Alchemist‘s series of cocktails you should know.
• 2 oz Campari
• 1.5 to 2 oz dry white wine, preferably Italian
• Soda water
• Garnish: citrus slice (optional)
Add Campari and wine to a wine or other glass and stir. Add ice and top with soda. If you like, garnish with a lemon or orange slice. Serves 1.
