Fernet con Coca (Fernet with Coke)

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (26 ratings)

Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Highball 1910 45cl

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Fernet Branca liqueur
4 12 oz Cola (e.g. Coca-Cola or Pepsi)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare lemon slice wheel garnish.
  3. POUR ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  4. Garnish with lemon slice wheel.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Herbal bittersweet cola for grownups. Two ingredients singing "In Perfect Harmony," to quote that famous TV ad.

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Variant:

Fernandito

History:

A very popular drink in Argentina, particularly in the province of Córdoba in the centre of the country.

Nutrition:

One serving of Fernet con Coca (Fernet with Coke) contains 154 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 8.86% alc./vol. (8.86° proof)
  • 16 grams of pure alcohol

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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
30th September 2024 at 04:39
Wonderfully assertive and yet beautifully poised. Like a good tango.
Gustavo Alejandro Fucito’s Avatar Gustavo Alejandro Fucito
28th September 2024 at 16:40
Men, if you don't want problems, correct the description, where it is most popular is in the Province of Cordoba ;)
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
29th September 2024 at 10:24
We don't want problems! Thanks, Gustavo, I've corrected as suggested.