Distinctive and bittersweet, this 100 percent natural Italian Amaro (bitter) is made from 13 carefully selected herbs and plants with an infusion of artichokes. Introduced in Italy in 1952, Cynar is considered a digestif-a drink consumed after the meal to aid in digestion. Named after the botanic name for artichoke, Cynar gets its name and distinctive flavor from artichoke leaves. Try Cynar on the rocks, with orange juice, tonic, or as a modifier in a complex cocktail.