Cynar Liqueur Ricetta Originale 16.5% Abv Litre 700ml

Cynar Liqueur Ricetta is an artichoke based bittersweet liqueur known for its versatility and distinctive flavour; its taste is enriched by an infusion of 13 herbs and plants. The name of the drink derives from Cynar scolymus, the botanical name for artichoke, as artichoke leaves lend the distinctive flavour. The secret recipe, which has remained the same since its creation, is based on some of the natural substances found in the artichokes, including ‘cynarine’. Created by Angelo Dalle Molle, a Venetian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Cynar was launched in Italy in 1952.

Since then, the brand has grown and is now distributed internationally. Cynar Liqueur Ricetta became popular in Italy thanks to the first ads (during the Italian “Carosello”) performed by the famous actor, Ernesto Calindri and the claim “Cynar, against the attrition of modern life”. Thanks to its refreshing and herbal bittersweet features and its moderate abv (16,5%), Cynar is an ideal pre or post dinner drink, and a bartender favorite to create “pungent” and original cocktails.

Created in 1949, this Italian aperitif is flavoured with artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus), from which the drink derives its name and 12 other botanicals. Cynar is usuall served on-the-rocks with a slice of orange and soda or tonic as an apéritif. A variation of the Negroni cocktail uses Cynar in place of Campari. Gruppo Campari have owned, manufactured and distributed Cynar since 1995.

Nose:

Pickled gherkin/walnut, raspberry cane, tomato glasshouse and faint smokiness.

Palate:

Bittersweet stewed vegetable, caramel and toffee with quinine bitterness and cinnamon spice.

Finish:

Long lingering quinine bitterness with muddled mint stems and lightly smoky caramel.