#410 Naff Drink Makeover: Cynar

Cynar - an Italian drink that is made with artichokes and tastes like you are sucking a copper penny.  It was introduced in the early 1950's, became successful in the following decade thanks to a series of adverts and it occupies a dusty shelf in off licences owned by Italians.  It is drunk as both and aperitif and digestif but what else can you do with it to make it a bit more interesting?

Berlioni (above)
1 shot Gin
2/3 shot Cynar
1/2 shot Dry vermouth

Stir over ice and then strain into an ice filled old fashioned glass.  Garnish with orange zest.
 From Oh Gosh

Cynar Breeze
1 shot Cynar
3 shots Vodka
1 shot Grapefruit Juice

Build in a highball glass over ice, stir gently
From The Intoxicologist is in

Cynar Julep
1 shot Cynar
1 shot Rum
1/4 shot Demerara Syrup

Add the ingredients to a Julep cup filled with crushed ice.  Stir in a glass with as much mint as you like.
From Cocktail Virgin Slut