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173: 360: 230:. While long available, the drink became much more popular in the mid-1980s, encouraged by advertisements of Fratelli Branca in TV stations with national scope, its popularity growing steadily ever since. Consumption of fernet increased greatly in the first decade of the 21st century. By the early 2010s, the popularity of relatively inexpensive fernet was so high that many bars in Buenos Aires removed it from their menus to encourage sales of more expensive drinks. 374: 346: 332: 20: 197:, which has been called "the world fernet capital"; almost three million litres are consumed there annually, representing just under 30 percent of national consumption. National production is around 25 million liters, with 35% sold in 209:
is by far the most popular brand in the country, leading the market and reaching a "mythical" status among Argentines. Other popular brands include 1882, Capri, Ramazzotti and Vittone.
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offers a recipe, entitled both "A Miracle" and "Dr. Henderson", that approximates Branca Menta (a fernet with menthols and peppermint), by combining two parts fernet with one part
885: 322:'s 2019 song "You Look Good in Neon" makes reference to Fernet in its chorus. Fans of the band have taken to buying shots of the drink at concerts. 839: 568: 542: 423: 190: 597: 131:. The South American country consumes more than 75% of all fernet produced globally and, due to the product's popularity, also has 622: 659: 149:) is so ubiquitous in Argentina that it has been described as "the country's unofficial drink". This combination is called 870: 798: 818: 413: 194: 485: 274:
Fernet can be mixed into cocktails, though the strong taste can overwhelm other ingredients. It can replace
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brand is popular in the Czech Republic, where it is served as shots or as part of different cocktails.
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of the late 19th century and early 20th century. It is particularly associated with
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over ice. The recipe describes this cocktail as a cure for overindulgence.
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in the international bartending community and is immensely popular in
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or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It typically contains 45%
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Several brands of fernet sold in Argentina. From left to right:
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Fernet was introduced to Argentina by Italians during the
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in recipes; for instance, the Fanciulli cocktail is a
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Cinzano
Luxardo
Ramazzotti
Fernet-Branca
Martini
[ferˈnɛt]
amaro
bitter
spirit
myrrh
rhubarb
chamomile
cardamom
aloe
saffron
grape
digestif
coffee
espresso
alc/vol
cult following
Argentina
Fratelli Branca
traditionally mixed with Coke
Coca-Cola
fernet con coca
Fernet con coca

Fernet con coca

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