Bitter · Herbal · Spirit Forward

Cynar Old Fashioned

A bitter, herbal, and spirit-forward rye whiskey cocktail, stirred and presented in a rocks glass.

Main alcohol
Rye Whiskey
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Stirred
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Rocks Glass
Garnish
orange peel and a cherry
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Cynar
  • 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 drops Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece Orange Peel
  • 1 piece Maraschino Cherry
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Combine Cynar, rye whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Place one large ice cube in a rocks glass, then strain the drink into it.
  4. Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.