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Cynarita in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Cynarita recipe

StirredRocks glassCubed ice26% ABV

The Cynarita is a stirred agave cocktail, made with Cynar, Campari and tequila reposado, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is bitter.

Strength: about 26% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 160 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Cynarita ingredients

Cynar15 ml (½ oz)
Campari15 ml (½ oz)
Tequila reposado45 ml (1½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Cynarita

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel and a salt rim.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lime wheel and a salt rim
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Cynarita: quick answers

How strong is a Cynarita?
About 26% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Cynarita?
About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Cynarita served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Cynarita have?
3 in total: Cynar, Campari and tequila reposado. Simple enough to make at home.

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