Cynar Negroni
The Negroni gets an earthy Italian makeover when Campari is swapped for Cynar. Darker in color and softer in bite, this artichoke-forward variation delivers layers of caramel, dried herbs, and gentle bitterness alongside gin and sweet vermouth.
- 1 ozgin
- 1 ozsweet vermouth
- 1 ozcynar
- Orange twistgarnish
- 1Combine gin, sweet vermouth, and Cynar in a mixing glass.
- 2Fill with ice and stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice sphere or cube.
- 4Express an orange peel over the surface, run it along the rim, and use as garnish.
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The Cynar Negroni is an equal-parts variation on the classic Negroni that substitutes Cynar for Campari. While the Negroni itself dates to Florence in the early 20th century, the Cynar variation emerged during the craft cocktail renaissance of the 2000s and 2010s, as bartenders began exploring the full breadth of Italian amari as cocktail ingredients. Cynar, created in 1952 and made with artichoke among its 13 botanicals, produces a darker, earthier, and more caramel-tinged Negroni that appeals to those who find Campari's bitterness too sharp.
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