The Ferrari is a simple, bitter after-dinner amaro cocktail poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Our bartenders build it from equal parts Campari and Jelinek Fernet. It is on our list for guests who appreciate a bracing, herbal digestivo to close out a meal.
About This Cocktail
The Ferrari is a modern bartenders’ classic: a 50/50 blend of two iconic bitter liqueurs. Campari brings its bright orange-citrus bitterness, while fernet contributes deep menthol and herbal intensity. Together they create something greater than the sum of their parts, a drink long known as a “bartender’s handshake.” At Grappa we pour it as a true Italian-style digestivo.
What’s In It
This stirred after-dinner cocktail is equal parts Campari, the iconic Italian red bitter aperitivo, and Jelinek Fernet, a Czech-made fernet in the bitter, mint-forward amaro tradition. It is combined and served simply, letting the two bitter liqueurs speak for themselves, often with a small garnish.
Tasting Notes
The nose is herbal and aromatic, with mint, menthol, and bitter orange. The palate is intensely bitter and complex, the Campari’s citrus brightness tempering the fernet’s cooling menthol and dark herbal notes. The finish is long, dry, and cleansing, exactly what a digestivo should be.
What to Pair It With
As a bitter after-dinner cocktail, the Ferrari is a classic close to a meal and pairs well with dessert and rich bites. Try it with Mama’s Tiramisu, the Flourless Chocolate Cake, or our Charcuterie Board. See the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
The Ferrari is a hand-crafted after-dinner cocktail at $16, stirred and served as a digestivo.
FAQ
What’s in the Ferrari?
It is made with equal parts Campari and Jelinek Fernet, two bitter liqueurs combined into a simple amaro cocktail.
What does it taste like?
It tastes intensely herbal and bitter, with bright bitter orange from the Campari and cooling menthol and dark herbs from the fernet.
Is it strong, bitter, or sweet?
It is decidedly bitter and herbal, with only a hint of sweetness, a bracing digestivo meant for after dinner.
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