Ingredients
Artichoke leaf leads a bill of roots, barks and citrus drawn from Francesco Amodeo's family recipes on the Amalfi Coast.
History of the Brand
Francesco Amodeo grew up on the Amalfi Coast in a family that had been making liqueurs since 1883.
After the family business closed, he moved to Washington DC and reopened it in 2012 under the Don Ciccio & Figli name.
C3 Carciofo is his answer to Cynar: an artichoke amaro with more citrus lift and less caramel sweetness.
The distillery has become one of the reference points for American-made amaro, stocked well beyond the mid-Atlantic.
Tasting Characteristics
Green artichoke, lemon zest and a whisper of mint.
Cleanly vegetal, drier than Cynar, with gentian bite and orange oil through the middle.
Crisp, bitter and short — built for a second sip.
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How to serve it
- 01On the rocks with an orange slice.
- 02Split with soda as a low-proof aperitivo.
- 03Swapped for Cynar in a Cynar Spritz.
- 04Neat before dinner in a small tumbler.
Where to Get It
Distributed across much of the United States and available direct from the distillery.
Craft bottle shops
Common in the mid-Atlantic and major US cities.
Online spirits retailers
Search 'Don Ciccio C3 Carciofo'.
Distillery shop
Sold at the Ivy City tasting room in Washington DC.
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Don Ciccio & Figli C3 Carciofo FAQ
Is C3 Carciofo like Cynar?
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Same artichoke base idea, but drier and more citrus-driven, with less caramel sweetness than Cynar.
Where is it made?
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In Washington DC, by Francesco Amodeo, using recipes from his family's Amalfi Coast liqueur house.