• Mixing glass

• Jigger or measuring tool

• Bar spoon

• Fine mesh strainer

• Citrus peeler or paring knife

• Coupe or Martini glass

1. Chill the Glass

• Place the coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail.

2. Mix the Cocktail

• In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine:

  • 1½ oz gin

  • 1½ oz sweet vermouth

  • 2 dashes Fernet-Branca

• Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

3. Strain & Serve

• Discard the ice water from the glass.

• Fine strain the cocktail into the chilled glass to ensure a smooth finish.

4. Garnish & Finish

• Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink’s surface to add a burst of citrus aroma.

• Drop the twist into the glass or rest it on the rim.

• Gin Selection: A classic London Dry gin is traditional, but Old Tom gin adds a slightly sweeter, more rounded profile.

• Fernet-Branca Adjustment: A little Fernet goes a long way; use a bar spoon for a milder finish or a full ¼ oz for a more pronounced bitter, minty note.

• Sweetness Control: For a richer, more dessert-like version, use a more robust vermouth like Carpano Antica.

• More Bitters: Add a dash of orange bitters for a more complex, aromatic layer.

• Richer Flavor: Replace gin with aged rum or bourbon for a darker, more robust cocktail.

• Appetizers: Smoked salmon crostini, aged cheese platter, or charcuterie board

• Snacks: Dark chocolate truffles, spiced almonds, or candied orange peel

• Dessert: Espresso panna cotta, chocolate tart, or tiramisu