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:
- Boston Shaker
- Jigger
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Fine Strainer (for double straining)
- Any glass will do!
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
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
- Add the Gin, Cynar, lemon juice and sugar syrup into a Boston shaker with ice and shake
- Fill a water glass with fresh ice and strain mix onto it.
- Top up with Prosecco
- Garnish with cucumber
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