You’re right, no Fernet is as good as Fernet Branca, but sometimes it’s fun to branch out a little. My friend Simon recently hosted a Fernet party, most of which I do not remember, but according to this photo I just found, we drank this concoction. And it looks pretty good. (I do remember the Argentine Fernet was delivered to the party by someone who on the event invite expressed profound distaste for Fernet of all kinds. It was nice that she came to her senses and decided to participate.)
Looks real nice in that gorgeous Fernet Branca glass too.
Alternative Drink of the Week: A “Bottom of the Bay”, which is a shot of Fernet Branca depth-charged into a pint of Porter…
…which was instigated by Allan, and is the main reason he (and nearly everyone else) can’t actually remember most of the party.
Thanks bro, but that one’s already been done: http://www.missionmission.org/2012/11/30/drink-of-the-week-the-bottom-of-the-bay/
Damn, I want that. Also, Fernet parties of any kind are surefire blackouts.
Actually Fernet Branca in Argentina is Argentinian Fernet, since they make it there. But you don’t know shit about Fernet do you?
Pretty obvious from the picture and description that he’s talking about the Argentinian-created Fernet 1882 vs. the Italian Fernet Branca, despite the fact that a large amount of the latter happens to be produced in Argentina.
The “insider” Fernet knowledge you alluded to: http://www.alcademics.com/2013/06/a-visit-to-the-fernet-branca-distillery-in-buenos-aires-argentina.html
Duh. And you’re up awfully late for someone who has a google job to get to in the morning.
Looks tasty. How’d Fernet 1882 taste on its own compared to Fernet Branca? Apparently 1882 was designed to be mixed with Coke, which is the Argentine way of drinking it. http://www.argentinaindependent.com/life-style/food-drink/fernet-1882-the-argentine-way/
Of course you went to a Fernet party and couldn’t wait to blog about it.