Fernet

I tried another first in Argentina last night, a drink called Fernet. I first heard about it in Salta when the tour guide Monica mentioned to us that it is a must try when in Argentina. So when Sergio brought me out for drinks with his girlfriend last night, I asked what is the Argentinian drink that I should try in Argentina, and he also suggested Fernet.

So I ordered it, though I don’t think I would ever order it again.

Half portion of Fernet was mixed with half portion of coke and my first thoughts when I first tasted it was that it tasted like cough mixture! Sergio said that the taste of cough mixture is generally everyone’s first impression, but the taste grows on you after a while, and before you know it you will be drinking 5 glasses!

The taste did changed a bit when I had my 2nd glass (I didn’t have a choice as 1 order comes with 2 portions of Fernet and a bottle of coke), but it definitely is not making me like it more, and doubt that even after I drink 5 glasses I will be asking for more!

I don’t understand how this can be the most popular drink in Argentina! Furthermore, Fernet apparently originated from Italy, and I am sure there are many more tastier drinks out there which they can make and popularise as their own!

I am flabbergasted!