Liqueurs
Cynar
- Liqueur
- 16.5% ABV
- 4 drinks
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
- ✓Features in 4 WhatDrink drinks.
Skip if…
- ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Cynar?
Cynar is mapped to the Cynar reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Cynar taste like?
bitter, herbal, earthy, aperitif, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Cynar profile
Best used for: aromatic cocktails, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
bitter, herbal, earthy, aperitif, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use cynar
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Popular drinks with Cynar
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 84
- Sugar
- 6g
- Carbs
- 7.5g
Per 100ml — 280 kcal · 20g sugar · 25g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Cynar — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Cynar?
- There are 4 cocktail recipes featuring Cynar in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Cynar?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Cynar include Trident, Urban Anxiety. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Cynar?
- Cynar has an ABV of approximately 16.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Cynar with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Cynar sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Cynar, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.