Hanky Panky Recipe
If you went back in time and visited any trendy bar at the turn of the 20th century, you’d be sure to find a Hanky Panky Cocktail on the menu. It’s classic, sophisticated and super easy to recreate at home.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
- 1/8 ounce fernet ½ teaspoon (see note)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 orange for the garnish
Instructions
- Place the cocktail glass in the freezer to chill.
- Add the ice to a mixing glass. Add the gin, sweet vermouth and fernet, stirring until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.
- Cut a long, narrow strip of orange peel using a channel knife (or paring knife) over the top of the glass. This allows the essential oils of the orange to flavor the drink.
- Add the orange twist to the rim of the glass with part of it dangling into the drink. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fernet: The original recipe uses Fernet-Branca, but I’ve found Contratto Fernet, Faccia Brutto or Fernet Pianta also work well.