Paul Kushner
The Hanky Panky is a gin-based cocktail that you can easily make with just a few ingredients. While the original recipe calls for equal parts gin and sweet vermouth, some variations use a higher proportion of gin to balance out the bitterness of Fernet-Branca.
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Servings: 1
The original Hanky Panky recipe calls for equal parts gin and sweet vermouth, some variations use a higher proportion of gin. Master this vintage blend with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces of American gin
- 1 1/2 ounces of sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes of Fernet-Branca
- 1 dash of orange juice
- Orange peel for garnish
Tools
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add the gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients in the mixing glass for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish the cocktail with an orange peel, expressing the citrus oil over the top of the drink to enhance the aroma.
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