Just enjoyed a hearty meal? Well, this digestivo is just the ticket. If you're not accustomed to the taste of fernet then the first couple of sips may...
Made once with Elijah Craig and Luxardo Fernet, then again swapping Zirbenz for the fernet and hickory syrup for the simple. Both very good, albeit very different, drinks. The original was very fernet-forward, as expected, and pretty dry due to using Luxardo. The second one was less one-dimensional, with the pine and hickory notes working really well together.
Will definitely be making this again.
We like our drinks on the less sweet side - used 1:1 sugar syrup and about 1/2 the allocation. Was quite nice, and great for having after rich meal.
If I’m honest, I always found Fernet a bit of a struggle, and Bourbon’s nowhere near the top of my list of favourite spirits, so there’s no reason why I would even try this cocktail much less enjoy it…. But for some reason I did try it, and oh my God, I like it, as in a lot! I don’t really understand why I often find 5ml of fernet is too much, but here x 6 that is perfect. It’s as thought the fernet and bourbon have combined to create something entirely different that tastes like neither
Yes, that’s it exactly - I’m very sensitive to bitter flavours, and Fernet’s bitterness is anything but subtle, but in this surprising combination, it really comes alive and works brilliantly.
I used Wild Turkey 101 - I suspect it would be even better with WT Rare Breed.
I made this with Ammunition Single Cask California Bourbon aged in Cabernet casks. It is at 90 proof. Had a rather large dinner and wanted something for after-dinner. This was perfect. It is dry with a good citrus punch. The Fernet blends seamlessly with the Bourbon. On my favourites.
This has to probably be the single greatest thing I've discovered on Difford's Guide to date and agree with the comment from William Smith - this is much, much too good to be relegated to after-dinner only.