- 30 ml1 ozgin
- 30 ml1 ozsweet vermouth
- 2 dashesFernet Branca
Garnish: orange twist
- Method
- Stirred
- Strength
- ~22% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add gin, vermouth and Fernet to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist an orange peel over the top and drop it in.
The story
The story goes that a tired actor friend walked into London's Savoy Hotel bar and the head bartender mixed this up on the spot, getting the exclamation "hanky panky" as a verdict. Just a couple of dashes of Fernet is all it takes to turn a simple stirred drink into something much more medicinal and interesting.
Flavour
Quick answers
Hanky Panky questions
How do you make a Hanky Panky?
Add gin, vermouth and Fernet to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Twist an orange peel over the top and drop it in. You need 30 ml (1 oz) gin, 30 ml (1 oz) sweet vermouth and 2 dashes Fernet Branca.
What's in a Hanky Panky?
Gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet Branca, garnished with orange twist.
Is a Hanky Panky shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all spirit, so stirring keeps it silky and clear.
What glass is a Hanky Panky served in?
A coupe, with no ice.
How strong is a Hanky Panky?
About 22% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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