Fernet con coca

Fernet con coca (Spanish: [feɾˈne(ð) koŋ ˈkoka], "Fernet and Coke"), also known as fernando, its diminutive fernandito (Spanish: [feɾnanˈdito]), or several other nicknames, is a long drink of Argentine origin consisting of the Italian amaro liqueur fernet and cola, served over ice. Although typically made with Fernet-Branca and Coca-Cola, several amaro brands have appeared in Argentina since its popularization, as well as ready-to-drink versions. The cocktail first became popular among the youth of the college town of Córdoba, in the 1980s and—impulsed by an advertising campaign led by Fratelli Branca—its consumption grew in popularity during the following decades to become widespread throughout the country, surpassed only by that of beer and wine. It is now considered a cultural icon of Argentina and is especially associated with its home province Córdoba, where the drink is most consumed. The drink is so popular in Argentina that the nation consumes more than 75% of all fernet produced. The cocktail can also be found in some of its bordering countries, such as Uruguay. In 2020, fernet con coca became the first Argentine drink to be recognized as an IBA official cocktail, listed under the name fernandito in the "new era drinks" category.