Argentine Cocktails

Fernet and Coke
Fernet is actually an italian spirit, made from fermented grapes and a plethora of herbs.  It is bitter and syropy, and has a taste similar to cough syrop.  Just like mate, Fernet is generally an acquired taste, something you don´t like until you´ve tried it a number of times.

In Argentina, fernet is everywhere.  A coke and fernet is one of the most popular drinks among young people in Buenos Aires, if you go to a bar, a house party, or a disco.  If you are trying it for the first time, make sure to add lots of coke, this will help sweeten it and make it more drinkeable.

To prepare, you will need:
Ice
Fernet (Branca is the best brand, according to most people).
Coke
Highball glass
Slice of lime

Fill glass with ice.  Add one ounce of fernet, fill with coke, and garnish with a lime.

Fernet Menta (mint)
Fernet Menta is a mint version of the original fernet, and was invented by Branca.  It isn´t as strong (20% alc, compared to 43%), and is much sweeter.  It is typically served with sprite, and makes a green radioctive looking cocktail.  Fun and easy to drink.

To prepare, you will need:
Ice
Fernet Menta
Sprite
Highball glass
Slice of lime

Fill glass with ice.  Add 1.5 shots of fernet menta.  Fill glass with sprite, and garnish with a slice of lime.

Gancia Batida
Gancia is an Italian aperitif, but is commonly used for cocktails at bars and clubs in Buenos Aires.   This drink is sweet, slightly thicker than wine, and has a bitter aftertaste.   The alcohol content is only 14.8%.

The most common cocktail made with Gancia is a Gancia Batida, which is a light, refreshing drink.

To prepare, you will need:
Ice
6 oz Gancia
1 oz lemon juice
1 spoon sugar
Cocktail Glass
Slice of lemon

Add all ingredients to a shaker, and shake until sugar has dissolved.  Garnish with lemon slice.

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