Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bourbon, bourbon cocktail, bourbon cocktails, Fernet Branca, fernet branca cocktails, sweet vermouth, sweet vermouth cocktails, vermouth cocktails
Servings: 1
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.25 oz Fernet-Branca
Add bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir steadily for 15–20 seconds, until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Serve neat.
Pro Tips
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Use a bold, high-proof bourbon to stand up to the intensity of Fernet.
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Chill the glass in advance to maintain temperature without needing ice.
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Garnish is optional, but an orange twist adds a nice aromatic contrast.