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Italian Cynar Spritz
An earthy, savory, and less sweet alternative to the Aperol Spritz. Made using Cynar, a traditional Italian amaro flavored with artichoke leaves.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 3 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- italian
Ingredients
Scaled for 1 serving
- Cynar (artichoke amaro)
- Prosecco
- soda water
- ice cubes
- lemon wedge or green olive
Equipment
- Wine glass or rocks glass
- Bar spoon
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Glass
Fill a wine glass or rocks glass entirely with large ice cubes.
- 2
The Ratio
We use the standard 3:2:1 Spritz ratio.
- 3
Add Prosecco
Pour 3 oz (90ml) of dry Prosecco over the ice.
- 4
Add Cynar
Pour 2 oz (60ml) of Cynar. Notice its dark brown, almost syrupy appearance.
- 5
Add Soda
Top with 1 oz (30ml) of sparkling soda water.
- 6
Stir
Gently stir from the bottom to integrate the heavy amaro with the sparkling wine.
- 7
Prepare Garnish
Because Cynar is earthy and slightly savory, a lemon wedge is preferred over orange.
- 8
Savory Option
For an even better pairing, spear a large, salty green Cerignola olive.
- 9
Garnish
Place the lemon wedge or the olive pick into the glass.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately. It pairs exceptionally well with salty cheeses or fried artichokes.
Cooking Tips
- Do not let the artichoke flavor scare you. It does not taste like a vegetable; it tastes like a dark, bittersweet, herbal cola.
- Use a Brut Prosecco to ensure the drink remains dry and savory.
Variations
- Cynar 70 Spritz: Using the higher-proof version of Cynar for a much stronger kick.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- A favorite among bartenders and those who find Aperol too sweet.
Nutrition Estimate
150 calories · 0g protein · 10g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fiber per serving
