Bartenders Handshake Drink
Bitters. We could take them or leave them. There are several kinds of bitters but recently everybody is talking about one in particular: Fernet.
For years, Fernet has been somewhat of a “bartender’s handshake,” signifying a secret bond over this strong but bitter drink. Recently we’ve noticed bartenders extending the tradition to consumers. If you’re a guy, you probably know what we’re talking about. Bartenders never buy dudes a shot, unless it’s Fernet (and they really really like you.)
So what exactly is Fernet? The bitter is made from a number of different herbs and spices but most notably myrrh, chamomile, aloe, rhubarb, cardamom and saffron. It tastes like bitter, minty licorice. How could that be good?
The concoction slowly and quietly made its way around North America for a few years, a sort of secret handshake between veteran bartenders. Fireball took an important turn when several bottles were smuggled to the lower 48 from Canada. Word got out and now we are just trying to make it fast enough to keep the fire burnin' The Newest #1 Shot. All bartenders wear face shields. The bartenders sanitize their hands after preparing each order. We have discontinued drink garnishes. ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION. Beach towels are no longer left in guest rooms but are now kept on special shelving at the pool and beach for guests to help themselves. The shelving was specifically built for this. Welcome to the World of Mixing Great Drinks. How can you resist the opportunity to craft a tasty.
Despite our reservations, bartenders are shooting and serving Fernet’s all over the world. It all started in Argentina, where Fernet is served with Coca-Cola, becoming the closest thing to a national drink the South American country has. The act of shooting Fernet originated in San Francisco, where more Fernet is consumed than any other city in the world.
There are plenty of brands out there but the one you’ll find behind your local bar is Fernet Branca. The Italian brand has taken over the Fernet world and there are barely any other recognizable brands. It’s so famous that bartenders are known to have the Fernet Branca eagle tattooed on their arms.
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- The Bartender’s Handshake, Des Moines, Iowa. 2,640 likes 114 talking about this 577 were here. A small, neighborhood cocktail bar. Serving craft cocktails, unique wines, and beer of all flavors.
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If you’re not as awesome as us (it’s hard to be) and you need to drink it in a cocktail, try J.P. Caceres’ (Del Campo, Washington, D.C.) recipe.
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Have you ever had Fernet? How did you drink it?
Bartenders Handshake Drinking
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