Fernandito
CLASSIC · FERNET BRANCA

Fernandito

Argentina's beloved two-ingredient highball: a generous pour of Fernet-Branca meets ice-cold cola in a tall glass, creating a bittersweet, effervescent drink that has become a cultural institution across South America.

Ingredients
Cola150 ml
Ice cubes
Glassware
double old fashioned glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Burnt sugar · Cinnamon · Molasses / dark syrup · Heat (burn) · Licorice

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a double old fashioned glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour 50ml of Fernet-Branca over the ice.

  3. 3

    Fill the glass with cola (approximately 150ml), pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.

  4. 4

    Gently stir once or twice from the bottom to combine.

From the Bartender

The Fernandito is the national drink of Argentina, where Fernet-Branca consumption per capita exceeds that of any other country in the world - Argentines drink it so frequently that Fernet-Branca built a dedicated production facility in Córdoba. The classic ratio is roughly 1:3 Fernet to cola, though locals often go bolder at 1:2.

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