Cynar

Cynar Original Recipe and Cynar

A bottle of Cynar

Cynar (pronounced /ˈtʃɪnɑr/) is an Italian bitter apéritif liqueur made from 13 herbs and plants. Most predominant among these is, unusually, the artichoke (Cynara scolymus), from which the drink derives its name. Cynar is dark brown in color, has a bittersweet flavor, and its strength is 33 proof (16.5% alcohol). Its distinct flavour is unmistakably bitter and strong, with an almost coppery aftertaste reminiscent of tarnished pennies.

Cynar can be drunk as either an aperitif (generally over ice), or as a cocktail (mixed with soda water and lemon or orange slice, or with cola, tonic water, or bitter lemon soda). Europeans often mix it with orange juice. Because of its artichoke component, Cynar is also regarded as a digestive.

Starting from 1995, Cynar is manufactured and distributed by the Campari Group.

External links

• Cynar page on Campari site

Recipes

• Cynar Biere cocktail
• Cynar & Bourbon Manhattan

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• 1967 commercial
• 2007 commercial

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