At a Glance
Category: Liqueur & Amaro Cocktails
Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
Garnish: A generous mint bouquet
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cynar
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
Method
Gently press mint with syrup in the bottom of the cup. Add Cynar, fill with crushed ice, and stir until frosted.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Julep cup or rocks glass
Garnish: A generous mint bouquet
Background & History
A bittersweet, artichoke-based amaro stands in for whiskey in this modern julep, popular in the amaro-forward cocktail scene.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Liqueur & Amaro Cocktails.