Cynar
Artichoke bitter liqueur · Cynar · Beer & spirits
Why it's worth it
Cynar is the famous Italian bitter made predominantly from artichoke, launched in 1952 and instantly recognisable by the artichoke on the label. It is bittersweet, herbal and earthy, sipped as an aperitivo or digestivo or long with soda. Rare on Czech shelves, so it is a distinctly Italian bottle to bring back. For adult travelers.
Taste
Dark-brown artichoke amaro (16.5% ABV); bittersweet and vegetal with notes of dark chocolate, walnut, allspice and cola
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Where & what you'll pay
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Esselunga€€EAN 8002240001009If you know Czech shelves
No CZ analog; closest cultural cousin is a bitter herbal digestif like Becherovka, but Cynar is artichoke-based
Sources
“It is made from 13 herbs and plants, predominantly artichoke ( Cynara scolymus ), from which the drink derives its name.”
en.wikipedia.org (reference)“Cynar is dark brown and has a bittersweet flavor”
www.tastingtable.com (guide)
Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.