Cynar Recipe
Make Cynar Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Build and chill
Fill a mixing glass with plenty of ice to chill and dilute the drink properly.
- 2
Combine ingredients
Pour 2 tablespoons (about 1 oz) Cynar, 1 oz gin (or 1 oz rye whiskey), 1 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into the chilled mixing glass.
- 3
Stir
Stir the mixture briskly with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted (target ~20–25% dilution depending on ice).
- 4
Strain
Double-strain (or fine-strain if ice chips are present) the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over one large ice cube if preferred.
Garnish
- 5
Express the oils of an orange twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a quick bend, then rub the rim with the twist and drop it into the glass.