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Apotheke Cocktail Recipe

May 25, 2022 No Comments

Nobody knows exactly where the drink comes from. The name suggests that the crazy mix comes from Germany. One does not know. Barely any bartender knows the recipe these days. The great days of the Apotheke (German for “pharmacy”) cocktail are over. However, if you like Fernet Branca, you should try the cocktail once. Legend!

INGREDIENTS

30 ml/ 1 oz. Fernet Branca
20 ml/ ¾ oz. Vermouth rosso
10 ml/ ⅓ oz. Crème de menthe (green)

METHOD

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
Stil well until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

SHOPPING LIST

Fernet Branca | USA | UK | Germany
Martini Rosso | USA | UK* | Germany
Crème de menthe (green) | USA | UK* | Germany*
Glasses | USA * | UK* | Germany*

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