Aperitif "Cynar is an Italian bitter apéritif liqueur made from 13 herbs and plants, but the most important flavoring in this baby is Artichoke! Aperitif, Cynar can be drunk as either an aperitif (generally over ice), or as a cocktail (mixed with soda water and lemon or orange slice, or with cola, tonic water, or bitter lemon soda). Europeans often mix it with orange juice, get your Swiss on and try this popular combination. "