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Cynar
Liqueur

Cynar

Origin
🇮🇹Italy
Strength16.5%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

The bartender's handshake. Its low ABV and high complexity make it incredibly versatile. It is the savory cousin of the amaro family, essential for adding depth without heaviness.

The Library Note

The recipe for this liqueur is a closely guarded secret, often passed down through generations. Using complex maceration and infusion techniques, it transforms raw ingredients into a liquid masterpiece of flavor.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Earthy and vegetal. Unique scents of dried herbs, caramel, and a distinct ferrous (iron-like) note.

THE PALATE

Round and bittersweet. Flavors of toffee and herbal tea are cut by a savory, salty bitterness that stimulates the appetite.

THE FINISH

Clean and dry with a lingering herbal zing.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Cynar Spritz': 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Cynar, 1 part soda. Or sub it for Campari in a Negroni for a moodier, earthier variation.

Composition

Natural Infusions
Premium Spirit Base
Sugar

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Infusion of artichoke leaves and 12 other herbs and spices in an alcohol base.

Collector’s Private Ledger

Your personal archive for confidential notes and sensory evaluations.

Archival Status

Record for Cynar. Entries are stored locally on your device.

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