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What is Fernet stock Citrus?

What is Fernet stock Citrus?

Fernet Stock is a herbal bitters made in Plzeň-Božkov, Czech Republic. It is flavoured with approximately 14 herbs, imported from the Mediterranean and the Alps. The original Fernet is approximately 40% alcohol (Italian version 41%), whereas the Citrus is a lower 30%.

How do you drink Fernet Stock?

Fernet Stock Citrus is best served chilled in a shot glass, or in a whisky glass on the rocks. The taste is mildly sweet with a lemon twist and a bitter background which will remind you that this is indeed a Fernet Stock. As a matter of fact the taste is so well balanced that this is a truly universal drink.

What herbs are in Fernet Branca?

Fernet is made from a number of herbs and spices that vary according to the brand, but usually include myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe and especially saffron, with a base of grape distilled spirits, and colored with caramel coloring. It has been described as tasting like “licorice devoid of sugar.”

Why do bartenders drink Fernet?

It is often referred to as “the Bartender’s Handshake”, with a quick shot of Fernet Branca being a hospitality insider’s order. [Bartenders] like it because it steps up the palate, it’s a more grown up drink,” explains Edoardo. “It’s bitter, there is almost no sugar.

How much alcohol is in Fernet Stock Citrus?

It is flavoured with approximately 14 herbs, imported from the Mediterranean and the Alps. It is also available in a sweeter form as Fernet Stock Citrus. The original Fernet is approximately 40% alcohol (Italian version 41%), whereas the Citrus is a lower 30%.

Where does Fernet Stock come from and where does it come from?

Fernet Stock is a herbal bitters made in Plzeň-Božkov, Czech Republic. It is flavoured with approximately 14 herbs, imported from the Mediterranean and the Alps. It is also available in a sweeter form as Fernet Stock Citrus.

What kind of awards does Fernet Stock have?

The Fernet Stock brand range has won several international awards with the most recent being three two star awards at the 2016 International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) awards. *Product packaging and available sizes may vary across markets and are subject to change.

When did stock Plzen start making Fernet Stock?

In 1997, Stock Plzeň introduced the Fernet Stock Citrus, which over the two years became the second most popular Czech alcoholic spirit right behind Fernet Stock. In 1993, the distillery’s original owner Stock Trieste became its majority shareholder.