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Fernet Branca has been available for many years in the U.S. as a digestif. Nothing naughty about it, though to some it tastes of mentholated cough syrup. Martignetti’s in the North End always had a nice selction of Amaros...

A friend of mine (who unfortunately I cannot contact before my trip this weekend) was describing this bar in SF that is, even by SF standards, crazy for the Fernet Branca. As in, every other bottle on the bar is Fernet. Fernet,...

(including Eastern Standard’s Heather in Queue): http://tailvirgin.blogspot.com/search/label/fernet-branca

Try spelling it Fernet-Branca. Link: http://www.sfweekly.com/Issues/2005-12-07/news/feature.html

Use them in easy appetizers, stuff and grill them, or try some fig brandy if you can find it.

Does anyone know of a good liquor store in the area that has a good selection of aperitifs and digestifs? Specifically, I am looking for Fernet Branca. Any bars in town serve it? The holidays are here, please help!!

Fernet Branca for sipping!

tonic properties, with a taste similar to Fernet Branca. Thanks!

Bay Cities Deli on Lincoln in Santa Monica carries the best selection I have seen on the Westside. Ramazotti Luxardo Fernet (Branca and Menta) Cynar Averna Aperol NegroAmaro Good luck.

tonic properties, with a taste similar to Fernet Branca. Thanks!

Just bouncing off this with hopes of an answer. Does anyone know of a store where I can buy the Italian liquor "Fernet Branca"? Thank you.

I find Cynar very bitter compared to other digestivi (Ramozotti—which I love, Fernet Branca, etc.) Not really a fan, but I imagine over ice, it could be OK. I guess you could mix it with soda like Campari (my favorite...

Anyone know of bars or restaurants in SF with a big selection of amari comparable to the dozen or so on offer at Dopo? The most common ones around here are Fernet Branca and Cynar. Others I’ve seen around include Abano,...

It is, you’re correct. I just like it so I had to mention it. That’s where the smile came in. I mentioned it in a separate thread, but Fernet Branca is another favorite. Not a true anisette, but it is Italian.