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2 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Strega
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
2 ds Bitters, Boker's
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; garnish

Cocktail summary
Created by
Chris Amirault, eGullet
Year
2010
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

https://forums.egullet.org/topic/35798-strega/?do=findComment&comment=1…

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(13 ratings)
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  • Good drink. Surprisingly spice-forward.
  • A very good use of two ingredients (actually three with the Bokers) that have a lot of strength and can overpower a drink easily in Strega and Fernet Branca. The creator has balanced these to great effect.
  • Really nice, the fernet is well behaved. Strong and sophisticated.
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Comments
iScrumhalf commented on 2/06/2025:

Fernet Branca leads with a cold minty inhale. Strega complements the earthiness of Plymouth on the palate and the two amari are surprisingly balanced in these ratios. Fee Cardamom (Boker’s) bitters bridge any gap between them. Sweetness is a touch too much as it warms. Drink quickly from a well-chilled glass