Jul 14 2026
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Fernet Branca Recipe

Inspired by The Wine Kitchen
Time15m
Serves1

Make Fernet Branca Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool before using.

  2. 2

    Juicing the Lemon

    Cut a fresh lemon in half and squeeze out the juice until you have 0.5 oz. of fresh lemon juice. Strain if necessary to remove seeds.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz. of Fernet Branca, 0.5 oz. of simple syrup, and 0.5 oz. of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 4

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnishing the Drink

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Garnish the drink with 5 fresh mint leaves and a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.

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