Fernandito
Fernandito is a bitter, herbal and sparkling cocktail made with Liqueur, with simple flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 50 ml Fernet Branca (herbal liqueur)
- Cola to top (~120 ml)
- Ice
Method
- Fill a large rocks glass (double old fashioned) or a highball with ice.
- Pour the Fernet Branca.
- Top with cola.
- Stir only lightly, so you don't kill the fizz.
FAQ
What is in a Fernandito?
A Fernandito is made with 50 ml Fernet Branca (herbal liqueur), Cola to top (~120 ml) and Ice.
Is a Fernandito strong?
A Fernandito is a session drink: you can have more than one without it weighing you down.
When should you serve a Fernandito?
A Fernandito fits a party, a hot day, easy prep and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Fernandito?
The IBA uses 50 ml of Fernet Branca and tops with cola in a double old fashioned. Fernet is bitter and mentholated — the cola rounds it without burying the herbs. Any cola works; a lemon slice, as in the Wicki Wacki Woo video, is optional. Stir little: the fizz is half the drink. It's not the Macunaíma (cachaça, lime, honey, and a splash of Fernet, shaken, no ice) or the Cuba Libre (rum + lime + cola).