The Ferrari is a brutally simple 50/50 split of Fernet-Branca and Campari — a so-called "bartender's handshake" passed quietly between industry folk and usually thrown back as a shot. Campari's bright orange-citrus bitterness tempers Fernet's brooding mint and menthol, the two amari sharpening each other into something oddly balanced. Its origins are undocumented; it simply surfaced across bars as a shared rite. A pinch of salt is the classic softening touch.
Garnish: Salt
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Combine equal parts Fernet-Branca and Campari in a small chilled glass.
stir
Stir briefly to integrate; serve neat as a shot or sip slowly. Chill the components beforehand if possible.
garnish
Optional: finish with a small pinch of sea salt to soften the bitterness.