World Cup 2026 ends with a bang this weekend with two heavyweights meeting in the final. Argentina will face Spain to see who is the top squad on planet earth. If Argentina pulls it off, it’ll be the first back-to-back champion scenario since Brazil in 1962.
That calls for a great cocktail recipe. With Argentina on the brain, we’re doing as they do. The South American country loves some Fernet, so we’re highlighting a simple but satisfying drink made with the iconic Italian amaro.
The bitter, herbal nature of the liqueur plays off of Cola perfectly. So, why ruin a good thing with additional ingredients? Keep it simple and Argentinian. But first, a bit about how the drink fits into the way of life in Argentina.
“It’s amazing to see how Argentina has embraced Fernet-Branca and made it such an important part of their culture, especially during moments of celebration like the World Cup,” says Edoardo Branca of family-run Fernet-Branca. “A big part of the global Fernet-Branca production is consumed there, but the most beautiful part is the ritual Argentinians have created around the Fernet and Coke cocktail, which they enjoy during football matches, at family gatherings, and at celebrations big and small. Argentina has taken something with Italian roots and made it uniquely their own, and that connection between our brand and the people of Argentina is something our family is incredibly proud of.”
Fernet con Cokas
Essentially a two-ingredient cocktail, this one is all about minimalism in inputs and maximalism in flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Fernet-Branca
- 5 ounces Coca-Cola
- Foam for flair
Method:
- Pour Fernet in glass with ice.
- Top with Coke and add foam.
