Recognised variation
Cynar Negroni
Cynar takes all or part of Campari’s place. Another herbal bitterness, with gin and sweet vermouth.
Structure
- Required
- Optional
What changed from the Classic
Full swap
CampariCynar
Split bitter
CampariCampariCynar
Gin and Rosso vermouth stay.
Taste
- BitternessGentleBitter
- SweetnessDrySweet
- BodyLightFull
- Herbal characterCleanHerbal
- Strength feelSofterStronger
The story
Cynar leaves the gin alone and changes the bitter. This artichoke amaro brings another herbal bitterness into the Negroni. Replace Campari entirely and you give Cynar the floor; split the two and some familiar orange stays in the glass.
Make a Cynar Negroni
Different bottles change the balance. Choose a mix to see its ingredients and method.