Fernet Branca is a high-proof bitter Italian liqueur made from a secret blend of over 40 herbs and spices. It has a distinctive minty taste and is often consumed as a digestif or mixed into cocktails. The brand was founded in Milan in 1845 by Bernardino Branca and is still family-owned today.
Founded in Milan in 1845 by Bernardino Branca
Originally sold as a medicinal tonic
Became popular as a digestif and cocktail ingredient in the early 20th century
Expanded internationally in the 1950s and 60s
Still family-owned and operated today
An Italian herbal liqueur similar to Fernet Branca, but with a sweeter taste profile and lower ABV
An Italian bitter liqueur made from a secret blend of herbs and fruits, commonly used in cocktails like the Negroni
An Italian amaro made from a secret blend of herbs and spices, with a sweet and syrupy taste
The original and most popular Fernet Branca product, with a bold and bitter flavor profile
A mint-flavored Fernet Branca, with a slightly sweeter taste and lower ABV
A French version of Fernet Branca Menta, with a smoother and more refined taste
Fernet Branca has a strong and bitter taste, with notes of mint, anise, and other herbs and spices.
Yes, Fernet Branca was originally marketed as a medicinal tonic for aiding digestion, and is still commonly consumed as a digestif.
Fernet Branca is a popular ingredient in many classic cocktails, including the Toronto, Hanky Panky, and Fernet con Coca.
Yes, the strong and bitter taste of Fernet Branca can be an acquired taste for some people, but many fans of the liqueur describe it as a complex and sophisticated flavor.
Fernet Branca Menta is a mint-flavored version of Fernet Branca, with a slightly sweeter taste and lower ABV. Fernet Branca has a stronger and more bitter flavor profile.