Fernet Toronto recipe
A bracing Toronto with a fuller measure of Fernet-Branca against spicy rye.
Method: Stir ·
Glass: Rocks glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Old Fashioned Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Canadian Rye Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Fernet-Branca
- 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
How to make a Fernet Toronto
- Add rye, Fernet, syrup and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 25-30 seconds until cold.
- Strain over one large ice cube.
- Express an orange peel over the surface.
Garnish
Orange peel.
Pro tip
A half ounce of Fernet is assertive; use a rye with enough spice to stay present.
History of the Fernet Toronto
Fernet Toronto riffs amplify the bitter herbal element that distinguishes the classic Toronto.
Flavour profile
Rye, Herbal, Bitter, Boozy
Variations
- Toronto — Return to the rye, Fernet and bitters original.
- Bourbon Toronto — Use bourbon for a rounder, sweeter whiskey base.
- Black Manhattan — Use Averna for a darker amaro-led Manhattan riff.
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