Fernandito
Argentina's beloved national drink—bitter Fernet-Branca mellowed with cola over ice, a digestif transformed into a casual refresher.
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour in Fernet-Branca.
- 3Top with cola.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Serve without garnish.
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The national drink of Argentina, where an astonishing 75% of the world's Fernet-Branca is consumed. The combination of bitter, mentholated Fernet with sweet cola became wildly popular among Argentine youth in the 1980s and 1990s. Known locally as "Fernet con Coca," it evolved from a digestif into an all-occasion social drink. Added to the IBA list in 2020, recognizing its cultural significance.
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