fratelli fizz

2 oz Fernet Branca
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Cream
1 Egg White

Shake once without ice and once with. Strain into a highball glass containing 2 oz of soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig and an orange twist; add a spoon straw.

For Thursday Drink Night on Mixoloseum two weeks ago, I decided to riff off of the Ramos Gin Fizz as I had once before with the Stamos Gin Fizz. Instead of gin, I subbed in Fernet Branca and named it after the Fratelli Branca distillery where that amaro is made.
The Fratelli Fizz first presented an orange oil and mint aroma from the garnishes, but later as the glass' walls became exposed, Fernet notes began to enter the nose as well. Next, the creamy, crisp citrus sip gave way to a smooth swallow that showcased the menthol and other botanical notes from the Fernet. Considering that the Ramos Gin Fizz was a popular morning drink and given that Fernet has great stomach settling abilities, my guess is that the Fratelli Fizz would make an excellent hangover palliative. Update 7/14/26: This is the one that I made in late June 2013. I described on my Facebook post that day, "After a little over a month of barbacking at Russell House Tavern, a daytime bartender slot opened up and I spent a week of training. Today was my first day day flying solo on the up bar (11a-5p Monday-Friday), and this photo is of the Fernet-for-Gin Ramos Fizz I made for Les who trained me..." I believe that I made it for him on Friday, June 22nd, and I posted it on the June 25th the following Monday.