Fernet – Branca Recipe

Inspired by Laura Lee's

Time8m

Serves1

Make Fernet – Branca Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Combine ingredients
Add 2 tbsp Fernet‑Branca, 1 tbsp sweet vermouth, 0.5 tbsp simple syrup and 0.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
2
Add ice and bitters
Fill the shaker with about 6 ice cubes and add 1 dash of Angostura or orange bitters if using.
3
Shake
Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is well chilled (this both chills and dilutes to balance the intense bitterness).
4
Strain
Strain the mixture over a large ice cube in a chilled old‑fashioned glass using a Hawthorne or fine strainer to catch any small chips of ice.

5
Express and garnish
Hold the orange peel over the glass and give it a firm twist to express the oils across the surface of the drink, then rub the peel on the rim and drop it into the glass.
6
Serve immediately. Suggest serving size is one cocktail per person. Recommend tasting and adjusting future pours—Fernet is bold; increase vermouth or simple syrup slightly if you prefer less bitterness.