Cynar is one of Italy’s most iconic and distinctive bittersweet liqueurs — an artichoke-based aperitif crafted from a secret recipe of 13 herbs and plants, created by Venetian entrepreneur and philanthropist Angelo Dalle Molle and launched in Italy in 1952. Refreshing, bittersweet, and deeply herbal, with the moderate alcohol of 16.5% ABV that makes it the ideal pre- or post-dinner drink, Cynar takes its name from the artichoke — Cynara scolymus — the most characteristic of its 13 botanical ingredients, celebrated for its digestive qualities and distinctive flavour. Modern and versatile, Cynar is equally at home straight on the rocks, in a shot, or as an essential ingredient in pungent and exotic cocktails. A bittersweet Italian classic. Since 1952.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, rich amber-brown — the distinctive, inviting colour of an Italian artichoke-based bittersweet liqueur crafted from a secret recipe of 13 herbs and plants, with the depth and character that over seven decades of Italian tradition deliver.
Aroma
Refreshing and complex — bittersweet herbal aromas with the distinctive character of artichoke and the depth of 13 botanicals, creating an inviting and characterfully Italian bouquet that is as versatile as it is distinctive.
Palate
Bittersweet and herbal — the refreshing, complex, and deeply satisfying flavour of Cynar’s secret recipe of 13 herbs and plants, with the artichoke character that defines the liqueur and the digestive qualities that have made it a staple of Italian culture for over 70 years. Moderate alcohol at 16.5% ABV.
Pairs With
The ideal pre- or post-dinner drink — Cynar is equally exceptional served straight on the rocks, in a shot, or as an essential ingredient in pungent and exotic cocktails. Often enjoyed in Italian culture as a digestive after a big meal. Versatile, distinctive, and unmistakably Italian.
