Fernet is an Italian type of amaro, a bitter, aromatic spirit. Fernet is made from a number of herbs and spices which vary according to the brand, but usually include myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe, and especially saffron, with a base of distilled grape spirits.
Several brands of fernet sold in Argentina. From left to right: Cinzano, Luxardo, Ramazzotti, 1882, Branca and Martini.
Fernet con coca (English: Fernet and Coke), a cultural icon of Argentina
Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestif. It usually has a bitter-sweet flavour, sometimes syrupy, and has an alcohol content between 16% and 40%.
Several bottles of amaro
Bottles of Branca Menta and Petrus Boonekamp
Bottles of Amaro Edelweiss and Amaro di Sicilia
Bottles of Amaro Montenegro and Unicum