Fernandito
Fernet-Branca and cola. Argentina's national obsession.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Fernet-Branca
- 150 ml Cola
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml Fernet-Branca into the glass
- Top with 150 ml cola
- Stir once
- Serve
About the Fernandito
The Fernandito, or "Fernet con coca", is Argentina's national drink. It became hugely popular in Córdoba in the 1980s and 1990s.
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Fernandito FAQ
What's in a Fernandito?
50 ml fernet-branca, 150 ml cola.
How strong is a Fernandito?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Fernandito?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Fernandito in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
