Hanky Panky

The Hanky Panky is a sweet gin martini known for its charming and complex flavor. Starring Fernet-Branca, the Italian bitter, its intriguing flavor combines with gin and sweet vermouth to create a cocktail that you must try. The ultimate “bittersweet” slow sipper, this balanced drink is easy to make at home and sure to impress your tastebuds.

The herbal notes of the Fernet-Branca are complimented by botanical gin and sweet vermouth to create a sophisticated cocktail with a fun name. Originating back to the 1920s, the Hanky Panky cocktail was created by famous bartender Ada Coleman.

Hanky Panky Recipe

The Hanky Panky recipe contains only three ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces Vermouth
• 1 1/2 ounces Gin
• 2 dashes Fernet-Branca. A little goes a long way with bitters, so two dashes is the perfect amount of flavor without being too overbearing. Try it in this Fernadido recipe (LINK!!)

How to Make a Hanky Panky

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar with lid.
2. Add vermouth, gin, and the Fernet-Branca to the shaker.
3. Give it a good shake until ingredients are chilled and well combined.
4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish and enjoy.

How to Serve

Serve your Hanky Panky cocktail in a coupe glass or glass tumbler. Garnish with a fresh orange twist or ribbon and enjoy. To make an orange ribbon, simply cut a piece of peel from an orange about an inch wide and place it on the rim of your glass like the picture below.

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