Fernet – The Mixing Mistress

Day 77: …and he’ll trace his path by the stars that blanket the sky.

1 3/4 oz Demerara rum
1/2 oz Averna
1/4 falernum
2 dashes Angostura
1 barspoon Fernet

I will admit, I picked this out mainly because of the name. It turned out very nice, much sweeter than I was expecting. The tiny bit of Fernet means it’s not as offensively medicinal/minty as many Fernet drinks can be.

Day 75: Bitter Old Coot

1 1/4 oz rye
3/4 oz Fernet
3/4 oz Drambuie
3 dashes Jerry Thomas bitters

I overindulged a little on heavy food at lunch today, so I wanted a bitter digestif when I got home. The Fernet in this makes it a sipping drink. I’m not sure if I felt invigorated afterwards or just crankier than usual, but either way the effect was as desired.