Branca Menta, Italy (28%, 70cl)

In 1960, Frattelli Branca reimagined their legendary Fernet-Branca through a lens of glacial freshness, creating Branca Menta. This emerald-hued liqueur tempers the original’s 40-herb intensity with an arctic wave of peppermint, transforming medicinal warmth into refreshing boldness.

The first sip delivers a wintergreen avalanche, cooling the palate before revealing its hidden depths: gentian root’s earthy grip, chamomile’s floral whisper, and saffron’s golden warmth emerge beneath the mint. The finish lingers with dark chocolate bitterness and a mentholated glow – a signature tension that has defined Italian aperitivo culture for six decades.

In Milan’s bustling bars, it’s served sub-zero neat, the viscous liquid transforming into an invigorating ice-cold shot. Beyond tradition, it elevates espresso into a Caffè Corretto with herbal complexity, or drapes vanilla gelato like a bitter-chocolate mint blanket. For the adventurous, a splash in cola creates a surprisingly harmonious spark.

Available at our Copenhagen store or for EU-wide delivery.