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Fernet Branca - Menta
Size
50cl
Price
€25.40 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Launched in the 60s of the last century, the story goes that, before each show, the famous opera singer Maria Callas drank a glass of Fernet-Branca served with a few mint leaves, to make its bitter taste even fresher and thin . This gave Fratelli Branca Distillerie the idea of studying and producing an ideal drink for all seasons: Brancamenta , a product that amazes consumers and connoisseurs with the "thrill of intense pleasure" it gives with every sip. Its surprising formula, composed of herbs and spices , is enriched with Piedmontese peppermint essential oil, the finest in the world. Thus was born a high quality bitter liqueur, natural and particularly refreshing. With its 28 degrees, Branca Menta surprises for the "intense shiver of pleasure" that it is able to give with every sip. Excellent to be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with soda or in the Mintonic.
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Provenance
- Type
- Liqueur
- Producer
- Fratelli Branca Distillerie
- Country
- Italy
- Style
- Herb
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- 28%
- Size
- 50cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 4° - 6° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this liqueur
Fernet Branca Menta is a refreshing and invigorating liqueur that is perfect for those who enjoy a minty taste. This Italian liqueur is made from a blend of over 40 herbs and spices, including saffron, myrrh, and chamomile, which are carefully selected and blended to create a unique and complex flavour profile.
The history of Fernet Branca dates back to the early 19th century when it was first created by Bernardino Branca in Milan, Italy. The recipe for this iconic liqueur has been passed down through the generations of the Branca family and remains a closely guarded secret to this day.
Fernet Branca Menta is a variation of the original Fernet Branca recipe, which was first introduced in 1845. This minty version was created in the 1960s and has since become a popular choice for those who enjoy a refreshing and invigorating drink.
When it comes to taste, Fernet Branca Menta is a complex and layered liqueur that offers a unique combination of flavours. The minty notes are prominent, but there are also hints of bitter herbs and spices that add depth and complexity to the overall taste profile.
One of the best ways to enjoy Fernet Branca Menta is as a digestif after a meal. The minty flavour helps to refresh the palate and aid digestion, making it the perfect way to end a meal. It can also be enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif, served over ice with a splash of soda water.
If you're looking for a unique and refreshing liqueur that offers a complex and layered taste profile, then Fernet Branca Menta is definitely worth trying. Its rich history and carefully crafted recipe make it a true Italian classic that is sure to impress even the most discerning of drinkers. So why not give it a try and experience the refreshing taste of Fernet Branca Menta for yourself?
FERNET BRANCA ELEGANTE
Ingredients
- 50 ml Fernet Branca - Menta
- 25 ml Gin
- 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 10 ml Simple Syrup
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Fernet Branca - Menta, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve
Coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist, expressed over the surface of the drink.
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