Cin-Cyn

The Washington Post, April 4, 2007

• • Cuisine: Italian
• • Course: Beverage

Summary:

The Cin-Cyn is an alternative to the famed Negroni in which Cynar replaces the usual Campari. Cynar is a low-proof artichoke liqueur that is a popular aperitif in Italy. At Dino in Cleveland Park, Chris Cunningham builds his version in the glass, stirs it and serves it on the rocks. Jason Wilson likes to use orange bitters, which are little harder to find, and suggests serving this straight up.

1 serving

Ingredients:

• • 1 ounce artichoke-flavored liqueur, such as Cynar brand
• • 1 ounce gin
• • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• • Dash bitters, either Peychaud or Angostura brand
• • 2 orange wedges, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• • Ice

Directions:

Combine the artichoke-flavored liqueur, gin, sweet vermouth and bitters in a cocktail shaker along with a squeeze of juice from 1 orange wedge. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the remaining orange wedge.

Recipe Source:

Adapted by Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

Ingredients are too varied for a meaningful analysis.