Fernet Old Fashioned Recipe

Name: Fernet Old Fashioned Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces Fernet Branca; 1/4 to 1/2 ounce simple syrup (to taste); 2 to 3 dashes Angostura orange bitters

Ooh, really shouldn't have had that second slice of pie. And that last scoop of stuffing? What was I thinking?

Fortunately, 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?

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Fernet Old Fashioned Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Total 5 mins

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2 ounces Fernet Branca
1/4 to 1/2 ounce simple syrup (to taste)
2 to 3 dashes Angostura orange bitters

Combine ingredients in an old-fashioned glass and fill with ice. Give a light stir, then let the drink work its medicine.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
262	Calories
0g	Fat
13g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	262
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 1mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 5mg	0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.