Cynara Whisper

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Cynara Whisper cocktail containing Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry, Cynar, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

2.25 fl oz Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry or alternative
0.50 fl oz Cynar or alternative
0.25 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Directions

Add ice to mixing glass
Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
Stir well with bar spoon
Strain into chilled coupe glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and discard

Cocktail Description

The Cynara Whisper is a bartender's secret handshake in liquid form—sophisticated, layered, and utterly mesmerizing.

This elegant coupe cocktail marries the bone-dry salinity of Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry with the bittersweet complexity of Cynar, an Italian amaro made with artichokes and herbs. The touch of Luxardo Maraschino adds subtle cherry sweetness while Angostura bitters tie everything together with warm spice notes. Expect a perfectly balanced sip that starts crisp and nutty, transitions to herbal bitterness, and finishes with a surprising depth that keeps you coming back. Perfect for aperitif hour or as a contemplative nightcap, the Cynara Whisper makes an impressive yet unfussy offering for dinner guests who appreciate craft cocktails. It pairs beautifully with Spanish tapas, particularly manchego cheese, marcona almonds, or anything featuring olives and cured meats. Best of all, it's surprisingly simple to make—just stir, strain, and discard that lemon twist after expressing its oils over the surface.