1 serving
Bicycle Thief ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Red bitter aperitif | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 3 parts |
Grapefruit Juice | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 4.5 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1.5 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Soda Water | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 4.5 parts |
Orange (optional) | 1 slice | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one thin orange wheel at the rim
Method
How to make Bicycle Thief
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill one Collins glass and cut exactly one thin orange wheel.
- 02
Add gin, red bitter aperitif, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and rich syrup to a shaker.
- 03
Fill with fresh hard ice and shake firmly until cold.
- 04
Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear ice.
- 05
Strain into the glass while adding cold soda water.
- 06
Set the single orange wheel at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Bicycle Thief taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Bicycle Thief questions
What is in a Bicycle Thief?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, red bitter aperitif, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and soda water, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Bicycle Thief take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Bicycle Thief prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Bicycle Thief alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B208https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39622/bicycle-thief · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







