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Cynar Spritz

A bitter aperitivo spritz of Cynar, prosecco, and soda over ice.

Base spirit
Aperitif
Style
Spritz
Glassware
Wine glass
Technique
Build

The Cynar Spritz applies the Venetian spritz template to artichoke amaro: Cynar, prosecco, and a splash of soda over ice with an orange slice. It is softer and more herbal than a Campari or Aperol spritz, with cola-like depth from Cynar. Ideal for aperitivo hour when bitterness should stay friendly.

Cynar Spritz in a wine glass over ice, deep cola-amber, orange slice.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 2 oz Cynar
  • • 3 oz prosecco
  • • 1 oz club soda

Did you know?

“Cynar Spritzes rose with the broader Italian spritz boom as drinkers wanted Campari-adjacent bitterness with a softer, vegetal amaro profile.”

Source:Italian aperitivo practice; modern spritz menus

Bartender's Note

Classic spritz proportions: 3 prosecco / 2 Cynar / 1 soda. Keep everything cold.

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How to make the Cynar Spritz

  1. 1Fill a wine glass with ice
  2. 2Add Cynar
  3. 3Top with prosecco and soda
  4. 4Stir once; garnish with an orange slice

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