Toronto Cocktail
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fernet-Branca — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express an orange peel over the top.
Description: An Old Fashioned variant made mysterious and complex by a small amount of the intensely bitter Italian amaro Fernet-Branca.
Cultural Background: A Canadian classic dating to the early 1900s, named for the city, and a longtime favorite among bartenders for its assertive bitterness.
Tips: Measure the Fernet-Branca carefully — even a small excess will dominate the drink.
Variations: Bourbon can substitute for rye for a rounder, sweeter base.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a drink for those who enjoy genuinely bitter cocktails.
Nutrition: Approx. 170 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: What does Fernet-Branca taste like?
A: Intensely bitter and minty, with notes of menthol, saffron and dark herbs — a small amount goes a long way.
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fernet-Branca — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Please log in to leave a comment.