Art of Choke

Another one from RogueBeta, this was invented at Violet Hour in Chicago. It is a beautiful combination of Cynar, Chartreuse, and mint, turning three strong flavors into a cohesive whole.

1 oz White Rum
1 oz Cynar
1/8 oz Lime Juice
+1/4 oz Green Chartreuse
Mint Sprig

Combine all ingredients in a glass and muddle the mint gently. Add ice, stir for 30 seconds and strain into an ice-filled down glass. Garnish with a mint sprig

Cynar Flip

A simple drink, but a perfect drink. Definitely more of an after-dinner experience, but any time it is offered it would be hard to pass up.

2 oz Cynar
1 Whole egg

Combine in a glass and shake for 5-10 seconds. Add ice and shake for 20-30 seconds and then strain into a cocktail glass.

Enjoy.

Little Italy

Invented by Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club in New York, this is essentially a Manhattan with Cynar in place of the bitters. Considering my strong feelings for the artichoke-flavored aperitif, that's fine with me.

2 oz Rye
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Cynar

Combine in an ice-filled cocktail glass and stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass with a Maraschino cherry in the bottom and garnish with a flamed orange peel.

Enjoy.

Scorched Earth

I love Cynar, and this is the best drink I've found with it.

1 1/2 oz Brandy
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Cynar

Combine in an ice-filled glass and stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a flamed lemon peel.

Enjoy.