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Stirred · 1 serving

Fernando

A vermouth-based herbal digestif combining bianco vermouth, fernet, and a vanilla-anise herbal liqueur.

Short answer

Fernando is a stirred cocktail made with blanc vermouth, fernet, and herbal liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Fernando ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Fernando ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blanc Vermouth35 ml3.5 cl1.2 oz2.3 parts
Fernet22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Herbal liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Fernando

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and prepare no garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the bianco vermouth, fernet, and vanilla-anise herbal liqueur into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the aromatic digestif is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass, excluding every small ice fragment.

  6. 06

    Serve the Fernando immediately, completely naked and without adding any garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Fernando taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (5/5) and strength (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Fernando questions

What is in a Fernando?

Kokto’s build uses blanc vermouth, fernet, and herbal liqueur.

How long does a Fernando take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Fernando prepared?

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

Is a Fernando 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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B146https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2798/fernando · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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