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5th April at 16:02
I generally prefer bitter, herbal profiles.
But in this cocktail, it's better to switch the proportions of Bianco and Cynar. Too much Cynar will ruin the drink if you're using a good gin. If you're using a cheaper gin like Beefeater or Gordon's, stick with 22 ml of Cynar.
20th December 2025 at 07:38
Great drink, but not reminiscent of a Negroni. Just call it a Continental, maybe referencing a Negroni as an inspiration. It's a lovely drink (with Luxardo Bitter Bianco). It has enough of its own thing. Own it. Give it a kitschy moniker. Will be making this over and over again. Cheers!
30th July 2025 at 02:41
Even though I used Cynar 70 and Comoz Blanc on its last legs, this still came out surprisingly smooth, particularly in the aftertaste.

I felt like it could have used a touch more complexity, but that's how I feel about nearly all negronis.
30th April 2025 at 16:34
I changed the bianco to lillet blanc. With the lemon zest, a citrusy and very refreshing negroni was made. I loved this.
1st February 2025 at 14:07
Revisiting with Cardamaro in place of Cynar. Added tiny splashes of Suze (my current obsession) and Strega to good effect. I love how the extra kick of gin shows up the botanicals here - I was finishing bottles and used a combo of cotswolds, four pillars and beefeater. Such fun!
13th December 2024 at 13:55
A really excellent negroni take, and possibly a little more approachable for the Campari-shy. The richness of both the Cynar and Blanc vermouth very nicely balancing the bitterness, aided by the saline to bring out the savoury artichoke.
10th December 2024 at 23:25
Love Negronis and love this variation!
8th December 2024 at 06:54
Like the use of bianco instead of rosso vermouth here; it keeps the drink on the lighter side. I like 2:1:1 proportions for Negronis. The gin comes through better with 2:1:1 proportions, and cutting the bianco even more to just 1/2 oz makes for an assertive Negroni that really brings out the bitter aspects of the Cynar without having it totally dominate the drink.
13th December 2024 at 13:58
I quite like the 1.5:3/4:1 i.e. 45:22.5:1 proportions suggested by another discerning drinker, whose name I have sadly forgotten.
7th December 2024 at 18:20
Having just bought my first bottle of Cynar (and learned how to pronounce it!) this was a must. Excellent. A nice alternative to the classic. Smoother perhaps and somehow more warming. It will be on rotation throughout the holidays.
13th December 2024 at 14:01
If you’ve got Averna or something similar I’d highly recommend a a Jeez Louise, tho more tending to warm weather. It’s fantastic!
6th December 2024 at 21:51
I think of a Negroni as a bright summer drink. This one is a warm winter drink. Delicious.