Liqueurs
Fernet-Branca
- Liqueur
- 39% ABV
- 3 drinks
Is this for me?
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- ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
- ✓Features in 3 WhatDrink drinks.
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- ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Fernet-Branca?
Fernet-Branca is mapped to the Fernet reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Fernet-Branca taste like?
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Fernet-Branca profile
Best used for: citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use fernet-branca
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Popular drinks with Fernet-Branca
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 78
- Sugar
- 3.6g
- Carbs
- 3.6g
Per 100ml — 260 kcal · 12g sugar · 12g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Fernet-Branca — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Fernet-Branca?
- There are 3 cocktail recipes featuring Fernet-Branca in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Fernet-Branca?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Fernet-Branca include The Duboudreau Cocktail. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Fernet-Branca?
- Fernet-Branca has an ABV of approximately 39%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Fernet-Branca with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Fernet-Branca sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Fernet-Branca, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.