Balanced & Complex bittersweet, herbal amaro

Cynar

Italian artichoke-based bitter aperitif

Historical Context

Iconic Italian artichoke bitter, aperitivo culture

What Does Cynar Taste Like?

Earthy and vegetal, the artichoke leaf giving a savory, lightly sweet bitterness over a herbal backbone. Rounder and less sharp than Campari, with an almost cola-like depth.

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Recipes with Cynar

Cynar Spritz

Italian artichoke bitter aperitif spritz

Montreal

Rye and Cynar cocktail with Peychaud's bitters

Cynar Risotto

Creamy Italian risotto finished with Cynar, where the artichoke-based amaro reinforces the vegetable stock

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Guides

Amaro Guide: Italian Bitter-Sweet Liqueurs Italian Aperitivo Guide: Campari, Aperol and Beyond Amaro and Food: The Italian Pairing Tradition

FAQ

What is Cynar made of?

Cynar is made from 13 herbs and plants, led by artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus), which give it both its name and its dark, vegetal bitterness. The botanicals are infused and blended to 16.5% ABV. Created in Italy in 1952, it is drunk as an aperitivo and in the Cynar Spritz.

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