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Built · one serving

Fernandito

Argentina’s bitter-sweet highball of intensely herbal fernet and cold cola.

Short answer

Fernandito is a built cocktail made with fernet and cola. Argentina’s bitter-sweet highball of intensely herbal fernet and cold cola. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 3 minutes.
Time3 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Fernandito ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Fernandito ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Fernet50 ml5 cl1.7 oz1 part
Cola100 ml10 cl3.4 oz2 parts

Garnish: None

Method

How to make Fernandito

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a double rocks glass and keep the cola very cold.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass completely with fresh solid ice cubes.

  3. 03

    Measure the fernet directly over the ice.

  4. 04

    Pour the cola slowly down the inside of the tilted glass to limit excess foam.

  5. 05

    Return the glass upright and stir gently for 2–3 turns to combine.

  6. 06

    Allow the foam to settle briefly and serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Fernandito taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Fernandito questions

What is in a Fernandito?

Kokto’s build uses fernet and cola.

How long does a Fernandito take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Fernandito prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Fernandito alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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