Fernet Branca Bitters

Fernet is a aramo digestif from Lombardia and Branca is by far the most popular brand in or out of Italy. Ingredients include aloe, bay leaves, absinthe, anise seeds, bitter oranges, basil, cardamom, nutmeg, peppermint, and saffron. Has a real pungent kick and is not recommended for the faint hearted.

"Dark brown with an orange cast; fresh peppermint aromas are very distinctive; a huge blast of menthol assaults the palate with a drying bitter herb finish." Score: 91, The Beverage Testing Institute.