Fernet Branca

First formulated in 1845, Fernet‑Branca marries more than two dozen botanicals—including saffron, myrrh, chamomile, and bitter aloe—into a powerfully aromatic amaro that bartenders revere. Its inky color and explosive mint‑meets‑licorice palate cleanse and invigorate, making it the perfect post‑meal digestivo or a bracing spike for your next espresso martini. A dash in a cola (the notorious “Fernando”) is all you need to understand why this Italian icon inspires a cult following.