Name: Hanky Panky · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 45 ml London Dry Gin; 45 ml Sweet Vermouth; 7.5 ml Fernet-Branca; 1 piece Orange Twist (for garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Hanky Panky

Description

The Hanky Panky is a classic cocktail that dates back to the early 20th century. It was created by Ada Coleman, the head bartender at the Savoy Hotel in London, in the 1910s. She crafted this drink for actor Sir Charles Hawtrey, who, after tasting it, exclaimed, By Jove! That is the real hanky-panky! giving the cocktail its name.

This drink is a perfect balance of herbal bitterness and smooth sweetness, combining gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca, a bold Italian amaro. The result is a complex, slightly bitter, and aromatic cocktail, making it a favourite among classic cocktail enthusiasts.

Ingredients

45 ml London Dry Gin
45 ml Sweet Vermouth
7.5 ml Fernet-Branca
1 piece Orange Twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink with ice.

Instructions

Measure into a mixing glass: 45 ml London Dry Gin, 45 ml Sweet Vermouth, 7.5 ml Fernet-Branca.
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until the drink is very cold.
Fine-strain into chilled coupes and serve without ice.
Squeeze orange peel over each glass to release the oils, then add the peel.