Branca Menta (often written as Brancamenta) is a refreshing, minty variation of the classic Fernet-Branca amaro. Created in the 1960s by Fratelli Branca Distillerie, it was inspired by opera singer Maria Callas, who reportedly enjoyed her Fernet with mint syrup.
Key Characteristics
- Flavor Profile: It features a robust peppermint taste balanced by the complex, bitter herbal notes of the original Fernet blend, which includes over 40 herbs and spices like saffron and myrrh.
- Alcohol Content: Typically bottled at 28% to 30% ABV, making it slightly lighter and sweeter than the standard Fernet-Branca.
- Ingredients: Its secret formula is enriched with high-quality essential oil from Piedmontese peppermint.
How to Serve
- Straight or on Ice: The most traditional way to enjoy it is "strictly iced" or on the rocks (2-3 ice cubes) to emphasize its chilling effect.
- The Mintonic: A signature cocktail made with 1 part Brancamenta and 4 parts tonic water, served over crushed ice with muddled lime and brown sugar.
- With Cola: A popular serve in Argentina, mixed with Coca-Cola (typically a 1:3 ratio).
- In Coffee: It is often added to espresso for a unique, minty twist.
Product Summary
Branca Menta
€18.50
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