# Search for Delicious

Cynar and Punt e Mes turn silky and aromatic under tiny measures of lemon, orange bitters, and bitterness-taming salt.

Strength: 17% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 60 ml [Cynar](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/cynar.md)
- 22.5 ml [Punt e Mes](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/punt-e-mes.md) — Keep the opened bottle refrigerated and use it fresh.
- 15 drops [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 6 dashes [Orange bitters](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/orange-bitters.md)
- 2 pinches [Salt](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/salt.md) — Use two small pinches.

## Glassware

Rocks glass

## Garnish

- Lemon twist — Cut a long strip, express its oils over the drink, and retain it.

## Method

1. Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass until the salt dissolves.
2. Pour into a chilled rocks glass over fresh cubed ice.

## Related drinks

- [Bitter Giuseppe](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/bitter-giuseppe.md): Stephen Cole's low-proof modern classic makes earthy Cynar the base, lengthened with sweet vermouth and sharpened by lemon and orange bitters.
- [Little Italy](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/little-italy.md): A bittersweet Manhattan variation pairing rye and sweet vermouth with earthy, herbal Cynar.
- [Rabo de Galo](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/rabo-de-galo.md): A robust Brazilian aperitif bringing cachaça together with sweet vermouth, earthy Cynar, and aromatic bitters.
- [Negroni](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/negroni.md): A gin-led union of Campari and sweet vermouth.
- [Eeyore’s Requiem](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/eeyores-requiem.md): Toby Maloney's uncompromising Violet Hour aperitivo layers Campari with two amaros, blanc vermouth, gin, and orange bitters.
- [Americano](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/americano.md): A bittersweet aperitif balancing Campari and sweet vermouth with sparkling soda.
- [Boulevardier](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/boulevardier.md): A whiskey-driven bittersweet classic with Campari and sweet vermouth.
- [Negroni Sbagliato](https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/negroni-sbagliato.md): A lighter, sparkling Negroni in which crisp Prosecco takes the place of gin.

## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/search-for-delicious
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/search-for-delicious-82643d54.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.tastingtable.com/688759/search-for-delicious-cocktail-recipe-by-kirk-estopinal/