C. I. A.

3⁄4 oz Cynar
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 1⁄2 oz Apple brandy
1⁄4 oz Water
2 ds Apple bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Combine and serve in a rocks glass neat; garnish. This is a room-temperature cocktail.

History

Based on house shot of Dram in Williamsburg of the same name, which is 1:1 Cynar and apple brandy.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Sother Teague, Amor y Amargo, New York, NY (USA)
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

http://websta.me/p/1223361335126767611_1767924

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  • Good fall winter drink
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Comments
yarm commented on 3/14/2022:

The Dram original is 3/4 oz Laird's Bonded, 3/4 oz Cynar, 1 dash Angostura. Sother's version makes it a longer drink and rounds out the funkiness of Cynar with Punt e Mes (which is either a slight positive or a negative depending on your palate).