About
This cocktail was created by Matt Marol (@mattmarol) at Deadshot (@deadshotpdx) in Portland, Oregon. It’s described as being great for Fernet lovers and those unfamiliar with the herbal liqueur. Fernet provides a bitter, herbal backbone, ruby port adds richness, and Licor 43 brings bright vanilla-citrus notes. Orgeat adds texture and subtle nuttiness – Matt used a walnut orgeat at Deadshot, but any will work. The lemon and mint lift and accentuate the flavors. Deadshot closed at the end of 2025, but this drink captures the bar’s playful, inventive approach to bold, layered flavors.Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlFernet Branca
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlruby port
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlLicor 43
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlfresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlwalnut orgeat (or any orgeat)
- 4–6mint leaves
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin.
- 2
Add ice and shake until chilled.
- 3
Fine strain into a rocks glass over large-format ice.
- 4
Gently slap the mint bouquet to release its oils.
- 5
Garnish with the mint bouquet.
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