Fernet-Branca, in collaboration with Branford’s 1928 Cocktail Club, hosted a coin release party for the local trade community on May 27. During the industry night, guests enjoyed signature event cocktails featuring Fernet-Branca, created by Frank Dean, Co-owner, 1928 Cocktail Club, with bartenders and servers Gianna Blandi, Jackie Johnson and Grace Trufan. Fernet-Branca, a style of amaro originating in Italy, was first formulated in Milan in 1845. It is one of the best known Italian bitters, with 27 herbs, roots and spices that make up its formula. A bartending tradition developed from military coin challenges, the Fernet coins are used to challenge the buying of a round and symbolize bartender community membership.
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- Fernet-Branca, in collaboration with Branford’s 1928 Cocktail Club, hosted a coin release party for the local trade community on May 27.
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- Fernet-Branca, Brancamenta Liqueur and Caffè Borghetti Espresso Liqueur.
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- Phil Serafino, Sales Representative, Eder Bros., Inc.; Kevin Fethe, Regional Sales Manager – New England, Branca USA; Henry Lavado, District Sales Manager, Eder Bros., Inc.; and Casey Brick, Marketing Manager, Eder Bros., Inc.
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- Fernet-Branca Connecticut coins were celebrated at 1928 Cocktail Club.
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- Frank Dean, Co-owner, 1928 Cocktail Club.
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- A cocktail featuring Fernet-Branca.
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- A pour of the night’s Espresso Martini, which featured Havana Club Rum, Falernum, Fernet-Branca, coffee liqueur, demerara gomme and espresso.
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- 1928 Cocktail Club’s Nicola Dean, Server and Frank Dean, Co-owner.
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- All from 1928 Cocktail Club except where indicated: Isa Jimenez; Jackie Johnson, Server; Frank Dean, Co-owner Nicola Dean, Server; Kevin Fethe, Regional Sales Manager – New England, Branca USA; Alex Collazzo, The Jefferson Speakeasy; and Tony Cuomo, Co-owner, 1928 Cocktail Club.
Photos 7 and 9 courtesy of Anthony DeSerio, Dr Booze CT.
