Cynar Sour
A silky, frothy sour that lets Cynar's earthy artichoke bitterness shine against bright lemon and a velvety egg white foam.
- 1½ ozcynar
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 1 wholeegg white
- Lemon twistgarnish
- 1Add Cynar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice.
- 2Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- 3Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 5Garnish with a lemon twist or a few drops of aromatic bitters on the foam.
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The Cynar Sour applies the classic sour template to Cynar, the beloved Italian amaro made from artichoke leaf and twelve other botanicals. The sour format reveals new dimensions of the liqueur's flavor, softening the bitterness while amplifying its caramel and herbal complexity. Dry-shaking with egg white produces a rich, stable foam that makes the drink as visually striking as it is delicious.
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