Embrace the indian summer with this simple Cynar Spritz recipe! Crafted with Cynar, sparkling wine, and soda water, this refreshing cocktail is an ideal companion to celebrate the last drinks on the patio of the year.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
276
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cynar
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Wine Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Add Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add Cynar: Pour 2 oz Cynar into the wine glass.
- Add Prosecco: Pour 3 oz Prosecco into the glass.
- Add Soda Water: Top off the mix with 1 oz soda water.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a grapefruit slice or twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cynar: If you don't have Cynar on hand, you can use another amaro like Averna, Montenegro or Ramazzotti. They will change the flavor profile slightly but still work well in this cocktail.
- Prosecco: Any sparkling wine can be used in place of Prosecco. I've used both cava and champagne with excellent results.
- Soda Water: Club soda or any unflavored sparkling water can be used as a substitute for soda water.
Making a Pitcher of Cynar Spritz:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Cynar, 24 oz of Prosecco, and a generous splash of soda water.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Cynar, Prosecco, and soda water. Stir gently.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled wine glasses, garnish with a grapefruit slice or twist, and serve immediately. Make sure to finish it within a few hours, while the prosecco and soda water are still fizzy.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Cynar Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic amaro substitute; these are available and do a reasonable job mimicking the bitter-sweet flavor of Cynar.
- Prosecco Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or even sparkling water for the fizz.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
The Cynar Spritz cocktail is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. However, some wine producers may use animal products in their production process, especially during filtration. Always check the brand's website or contact them directly to ensure their products are vegan.What is a Cynar Spritz?
A Cynar Spritz is an Italian aperitif cocktail made of Cynar, Prosecco, and soda water. The key ingredient, Cynar, is a bitter liqueur made from 13 herbs and plants with artichoke being the most predominant. This drink is super easy to make as it only requires mixing the three ingredients directly in the glass. It’s a variant of the classic Venetian Spritz, replacing the traditional Aperol or Campari with Cynar for a more herbal flavor profile.
What is a Cynar Spritz made of – The ingredients
These are the ingredients you need to create a Cynar Spritz:
- Cynar: An Italian bitter liqueur made from 13 herbs and plants, with artichoke being the most predominant. It gives the spritz its unique, slightly bitter flavor.
- Prosecco: A sparkling white wine from Italy. It adds effervescence and a touch of sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the Cynar.
- Club Soda: A carbonated water that provides additional fizz and dilutes the drink to make it more refreshing.
- Grapefruit zest: Used as garnish. It adds a hint of citrus flavor and a pop of color to the drink.
