19 Fun Ways To Drink Fernet Branca

Other than straight, on the rocks. Which is also perfectly acceptable.

Wait, what is Fernet Branca?

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Fernet-Branca is a dark liqueur with a bitter, black licorice flavor. It was originally invented in Italy in 1845 as a stomach medicine. These days, its actual "medicinal" properties seem suspect — although, lots of people swear that it's a magical hangover cure — but it's a great spirit in its own right, and just a little bit adds a whole lot of flavor to a cocktail.

1. Fernet and Ginger

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The recipe calls for store bought "ginger syrup," but here's how you could make it at home. Recipe here.

2. Forgetfully, Fernet

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A citrusy, gingery whiskey drink with a licorice-y twist. Recipe here.

3. Toronto Cocktail

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A simple mix of whiskey, fernet, simple syrup, and bitters. Recipe here.

4. Not For Everyone

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True to its name, this drink combines three bold, "love it or hate it" spirits in one — mezcal, elderflower liqueur, and fernet. Recipe here.

5. The Late Night Reviver Cocktail

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This mix of gin, ginger, and fernet will supposedly take the edge off a night of overindulgence and the subsequent indigestion. Recipe here.

6. Fanciulli Cocktail

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A Manhattan with just a hint of Fernet. Recipe here.

7. Eeyore's Requiem

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The combination of Campari, Cynar, gin, and Fernet makes this cocktail extra bitter. Recipe here.

8. Fernet con Coca

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"Fernet and Coke" sounds a lot fancier in Spanish. Recipe (if you really need one) here.

9. The Hanky Panky

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A sweet gin martini with a dash of Fernet and a citrus twist. Recipe here.

10. Benton Park Swizzle

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Similar to a mojito, but with a Fernet floater. Recipe here.

11. Dirt n' Diesel

Fernet, rum, and Cynar. Recipe here.

12. Fernet Flip

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Fernet and vermouth, frothy from the addition of a shaken egg white. Recipe here.

13. St. James Flip

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Iced coffee is better with booze. Recipe here.

14. The Industry Sour

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Fernet is super popular in the restaurant industry, hence the name of this cocktail, made of Fernet, green chartreuse, and lime. Recipe here.

15. Bitter Herb Cocktail

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Fernet, gin, and sparkling wine. Recipe here.

16. The Good Doctor

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Hennessy, Fernet, vermouth, Demerara syrup, and molasses. Very "fall." Recipe here.

17. King Cohen Cocktail

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Scotch, Fernet, and simple syrup. Recipe here.

18. Cider Smash

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Rum, Fernet, cider, lemon, and agave. Recipe here.

19. Pimm's Italiano

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Spiking a classic Pimm's cup with Fernet makes it seem like less of a summer picnic drink, no? Recipe here.

UPDATE

Aug. 28, 2017, at 15:06 PM

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