Fanciulli
CLASSIC · BOURBON WHISKEY

Fanciulli

A Manhattan that swaps the bitters for a full measure of Fernet-Branca.

Ingredients
Cocktail Cherry
Glassware
Coupe glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Mint · Anise · Licorice · Vanilla · Cinnamon · Dark chocolate

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Combine the bourbon, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca in a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Add ice and stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

The kit for this drink
From the Bartender

A Manhattan variation from the American bartending revival, sitting alongside the Toronto as one of the two great Fernet-and-whiskey drinks. Fifteen millilitres is a lot of Fernet — this is a drink for people who already know they like it.

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