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Drinks

Cynar Spritz

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February 16, 2018
5 5 out of 5 stars /
4 Ratings5 total ratings /
Cynar Spritz
Photo by Julia Gartland
  • Prep time 5 minutes
  • Makes 1
Author Notes

The pretty, popular Aperol Spritz gets a dark, sultry update with a one-ingredient substitute: Cynar, an Italian bitter liqueur made from 13 plants and herbs—including artichoke! —Emma Laperruque

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 3 parts dry prosecco
  • 2 parts Cynar
  • 1 splash club soda
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
  • 2 Castelvetrano olives, for garnish
Directions
  1. Fill a wine glass with some ice. Add Cynar, then prosecco. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and 2 olives per glass.
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Emma Laperruque
Emma was the food editor at Food52. She created the award-winning column, Big Little Recipes, and turned it into a cookbook in 2021. These days, she's a senior editor at Bon Appétit, leading digital cooking coverage. Say hello on Instagram at @emmalaperruque.

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2 Reviews

Taylor S.
Taylor S. July 9, 2022
This is a great cocktail and my first time using cynar. Can’t wait to experiment more with this amaro!
 
SarahBunny
SarahBunny February 16, 2018
I adore Cynar! It makes a great substitute for Campari in a Negroni as well (if you like things bitter).
 

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