Cynar is an Italian bitter liqueur of the amaro variety. It is made from 13 herbs and plants, predominant amongst which is the artichoke (Cynara scolymus), from which the drink derives its name. Cynar is dark brown in color, has a bittersweet flavor, and its strength is 16.5% ABV. It was launched in Italy in 1952. Cynar is an Apertif (low sugar, low alcohol, meant to stimulate appetite), and can be consumed by itself, or in a number of cocktails.

Nazwa napoju pochodzi od łacińskiego określenia Cynara- Scolymus, co znaczy karczoch. Alkohol jest produkowany od początku lat 50. XX w. W jego skład wchodzą ekstrakty z roślin i alkoholu oraz sok z karczocha.