How to Make the Polpo’s Cynar Gin Fizz

Cynar Gin Fizz, Polpo, London
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Russell Norman, owner of Polpo, explains, “This variation on a gin fizz uses Campari’s obscure cousin, Cynar. With a base of artichoke and a host of other secret botanicals, this Italian apéritif is the backbone of the drink. It’s refreshingly bittersweet and has enough tartness to get you going back for another sip. It’s a great summer drink and mild enough to sip all afternoon.”

You’ll need the following equipment:

If you are in the USA, you can buy Beefeater and Cynar on Reservebar.com.

If you are in the UK, you can buy Beefeater and Cynar on The Whisky Exchange!

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Photo is by Jenny Zarins

Cynar Gin Fizz, Polpo, London

Cynar Gin Fizz

Photo is by Jenny Zarins

Ingredients

  • 25ml Beefeater Gin
  • 12.5ml Cynar
  • 12.5ml lemon juice
  • 12.5ml sugar syrup
  • Prosecco to top up
  • 2 slices of cucumber

Instructions

  1. Add the Gin, Cynar, lemon juice and sugar syrup into a Boston shaker with ice and shake
  2. Fill a water glass with fresh ice and strain mix onto it.
  3. Top up with Prosecco
  4. Garnish with cucumber

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