Robert Vermeire, in his 1922 book Cocktails: How to Mix Them, called this the ‘Fernet cocktail enjoyed by the Canadians in Toronto.’” –James Grant, Wilfred’s

This amaro from Bologna was created by Stanislao Cobianchi in 1885 from 40 botanicals and named after Princess Elena of Montenegro (it was her wedding year after all).

Cynar is a relatively new amaro, brought to the market in 1952, made with 13 botanicals and artichokes. A versatile spirit, it’s a little less bitter and is marvelous in cocktails