Cynar is a specialty Italian artichoke liqueur that will require a trip to a dedicated spirits retailer or high-end grocer—Harris Teeter's wine selection may not carry it, and standard chains like Food Lion and Walmart typically do not stock it. At roughly $25–30 per bottle, a single cocktail brings significant per-serving cost despite the simple ingredient list. The stated 240 minutes is mostly steeping and chilling time rather than active work, though the recipe is honest about its pace. This is a sophisticated evening drink for one person, not a family meal or weeknight staple, and works best as a same-night sipper rather than something to make ahead.