1 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
Instructions

Stir well with ice. Strain. Garnish with cocktail onion (optional).

History

From the book "Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933"

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  • Fair
  • Strangely floral. Winter/heavier version of a water lily. Try with Violette instead of cointreau? — ★★★★
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Comments

I rated this a 5 a while back, either using Leopold Bros Fernet or Fernet Vallet. Tried tonight with Branca....liked a little better before but still great.