Time for a Drink: Fernet Old Fashioned
From Recipes Let’s start the weekend right–with a cocktail recipe from Paul Clarke ( The Cocktail Chronicles ). Need more than one? Hit up the archives. Cheers! Ooh , really shouldn’t have had that second slice of pie. And that last scoop of stuffing? What was I thinking? Fortunately, as I blogged about earlier, I had the foresight to pack some Fernet Branca to the in-laws on Thanksgiving. While this mint and eucalyptus-laced Italian digestivo can knock an overstuffed stomach back down to size all on its own, it also packs a powerful flavor punch in a handful of cocktails. Here’s one that was put together by my friend Rick at Kaiser Penguin : the Fernet Old Fashioned. By simply substituting the amaro for the more familiar bourbon or rye, this drink bolsters Fernet’s already mighty powers as a digestive aid with a touch of aromatic bitters (also good for an upset stomach) and a dab of sugar to make it all a bit more soothing. There, now—better? Now who’s up for a post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich? Fernet Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 ounces Fernet Branca 1/4 to 1/2 ounce simple syrup (to taste) 2 to 3 dashes Angostura orange bitters …
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