Peachy the Magazine September October 2015 | Page 78

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CYNAR AND SODA

A good aperitif is lively, bitter and refreshing; Cynar with soda ticks all of those
boxes perfectly. It’s vibrantly flavored but
quite low in alcohol, so two before dinner
won’t derail your evening. We like it with
a lemon wedge garnish squeezed in there.
Instructions:

In a tall glass with ice, combine 1½
ounces of Cynar with 4 ounces of soda.
Garnish with a lemon wedge.

LA ALCACHOFA

Good tequila—probably not the kind you
shot in college—often has grassy or vegetal
flavors to it, which are echoed perfectly in
Cynar. This stirred Manhattan-like cocktail,
made with just two ingredients, is as easy as
it is sophisticated. Stir well and sip slowly.
Instructions:

In a mixing glass with ice, combine
1 ounce of Cynar and 2 ounces of
reposado tequila (we’re using Espolón
Reposado Tequila). Stir them together
until very well chilled, at least 30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and
garnish with a lemon peel, twisting
it over the surface of the drink first to
release its citrus oils.
Recipes from Food & Wine.
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