do you know Fernet? Distilled spirits have a great number of followers and those with a bitter taste, believe it or not, usually have their lovers, who feel in them the perfect balance point. Fernet is one of those distillates that are very popular in some countries. Argentina has adopted this liqueur of Italian origin, which has become an icon in the South American nation that has a rich gastronomy and even develops its own liqueurs.
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what is Fernet?
Fernet is an Italian liqueur with a bitter taste, which is made from several types of herbs macerated in grape alcohol and has an alcohol content of 45%, besides having a dark color and an intense aroma.
Origin of Fernet liqueur
Fernet originated in the mid-19th century; its place of origin is usually controversial, some people believe it was created in France. While others indicate that it was in the former Czechoslovakia, however, most people agree that it was in Italy, exactly in Lombardy, where it originated. In Italy, the best known producers such as Fratelli Branca, Ramazzotti and Vittone attribute their creation to their founders, so actually determining its origin is a bit complicated. 
That is why some attribute the invention to the pharmacist Bernardino Branca and his collaborator, a Swedish doctor named Fernet. Others attribute the invention to Domenico Vittone, in Milan in 1822 and others believe that fernet derives from the locution milanesa fer net, or polished iron, in honor of the red-hot iron plate originally used to prepare the liquor.
Its arrival in Argentina is due to the arrival of Italian immigrants, who consumed it both for medicinal and digestive purposes. Soon the use of fernet would spread as an aperitif, and then combined with water, soda, red vermouth or in cocktails.
And it is precisely in Argentina where the mixture of fernet with cola-flavored soda appeared, becoming popular in the late 80’s and colloquially called fernet with Coca. But fernet is not only known for its bitter taste, it is also known for its medicinal properties thanks to the natural ingredients with which it is made. Songs, movies and sportsmen have made fernet a drink that has gone around the world, making it a reference either in Italy or Argentina.
what is Fernet made of?
Fernet is a distilled liquor made from various types of herbs, among which we can find myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, oregano and saffron, among others. 
These herbs are macerated in wine alcohol, then filtered and rested in oak barrels for a period of six to twelve months, and it is this process that gives fernet a dark color and a deep flavor.
How to make homemade Fernet step by step
Fernet is a bitter liqueur made from herbs macerated in alcohol which achieves a very particular flavor and which can be made in an artisanal way. Therefore, we have brought you a recipe that may be useful to make your own. Ingredients what ingredients are needed to prepare homemade fernet?
- 20 gr of red chinese
- 30 gr of saffron
- 30 gr of white agaric
- 30 gr of columba root
- 50 gr of powdered myrrh
- 50 gr of aloe
- 100 gr of zeodaria root
- 100 gr of triacca
- 100 gr of anise
- 100 gr of gentian root
- 100 gr of rhubarb root
- 100 gr of licorice root
- 200 grams of chamomile
- 200 grams of mint
- 15 lt of alcohol
- 15 l distilled water
- 10 drops of peppermint oil
How to prepare follow the steps and dare to prepare your own fernet!
- Crush the herbs and place them in a clean demijohn together with 10 liters of alcohol and 2 liters of water
- Leave to infuse for 15 days
- After this time, add the remaining alcohol and water
- It should have a dark color, similar to that of burnt sugar
- Then filter and place in a new white or chestnut oak barrel and leave to macerate for at least 6 months
How to drink Fernet correctly
Fernet is a liquor with medicinal properties thanks to its natural ingredients, so a number of home remedies can be prepared with it for the treatment of ailments including menstrual and gastrointestinal discomfort, hangover, baby colic, and even cholera. 
It also acts as a great digestive, so it is often served as an aperitif or as a digestive after a meal, some people also prefer to serve it with coffee. Although it can be consumed pure, its bitter taste and its alcoholic content make many prefer to combine it with soda, mineral water, soda and as an ingredient in the preparation of cocktails.
+3 Fernet cocktails you must try
Fernet is one of the liqueurs of Italian origin that stands out thanks to its bitter taste, and although some people drink it alone, others prefer to accompany it with other liqueurs and other companions to soften it and enhance its qualities. 
Fernet Cola
One of everyone’s favorites, its bitter taste is balanced thanks to the touch of cola that accompanies it. Ingredients what are the ingredients of this drink?
- 2 parts fernet
- 1 cola soda
- Ice
How to prepare it it is very easy to prepare! Dare
- Place the ice in a tall glass
- Add the fernet
- Top up to fill with cola soda
Tinto Brass
A cocktail full of flavor and that will leave you breathless, its ingredients combine to create something unique. Ingredients
- 30 ml of fernet
- 60 ml of malbec wine
- 30 ml of maraschino liqueur
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of red fruits
- 1 egg white
- Ice
- Negative pepper
How to prepare
- Crush the berries and place in the glass of a blender
- Add the liqueurs together with the lemon juice, the ice and the egg white
- Blend until frothy
- Serve in a wine glass
- Garnish with black pepper on the foam
Ginger Up
Refreshing combination that will fill your afternoon with flavor, its ingredients combine to create a balanced and delicious cocktail. Ingredients
- 15 ml of fernet
- 15 ml of gin
- 60 ml chardonnay wine
- 15 ml of lime juice
- 45 ml of pear flavored water
- 30 ml of ginger syrup
- 1 slice of lime
- Ice
How to prepare follow each of the steps!
- Place the ice together with the liqueurs, the lime juice, the ginger syrup and the pear flavored water in a cocktail shaker
- Shake well for a few seconds to integrate all the liqueurs
- Serve in an old fashioned glass
- Garnish with a slice of lime
