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    Home » Recipes » Hanky Panky Cocktail

    Hanky Panky Cocktail

    Published: Apr 22, 2022 · Modified: Apr 22, 2022 · by Debra with Leave a Comment · 512 words. About 3 minutes to read this article. · This post contains affiliate links

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    A Hanky Panky cocktail is a pre-prohibition drink made with just three ingredients: gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca. It's easy to make at home!

    Two hanky panky cocktails in coupe glasses garnished with twists of orange.

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    The Hanky Panky is a simple, yet flavorful, gin-based cocktail that's fun to say and fun to serve! We know that gin and sweet vermouth go well together, but when a bit of Fernet-Branca is added, it kicks things up a notch.

    A Hanky Panky tastes lightly sweet, but the sweetness is toned down by the bold, bitter herbal flavors in the Fernet-Branca. Add the botanical quality of gin and you've got a complex, aromatic cocktail that is well balanced but far from boring.

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    History

    The Hanky Panky cocktail was created by Ada (Coley) Coleman, head bartender at the American Bar in the Savoy Hotel in London. She created it for actor Sir Charles Hawtrey, who requested, "something with a bit of punch in it." After hours of experimenting, she presented this new concoction to him. Upon tasting the drink, Hawtrey exclaimed, "By jove! That is the real hanky panky!" The name stuck.

    One bottle each of gin, vermouth, and fernet branca next to two coupe glasses and a cocktail jigger.

    Ingredients

    • Gin: I like Hendricks, but choose your favorite brand.
    • Sweet vermouth: There are endless choices! Dolin and Noilly Prat are widely available, but try some small-batch producers when you can.
    • Fernet-Branca: This Italian amaro is an herbal liqueur made of 27 different ingredients. It has an herbaceous, anise-like flavor.

    How to make it

    Use a vegetable peeler or small paring knife to cut twists of orange. Careful not to cut too deeply, you just want the skin, not the white pith.

    Pour gin, vermouth and two dashes of Fernet-Branca over ice in a cocktail shaker or small pitcher. Stir quickly until mixture is chilled.

    Strain into coupe glasses and garnish with orange twist.

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    Related Recipes

    Try these gin-based cocktails for more flavor and fun!

    • The Negroni is a close cousin to the Hanky Panky made with gin, sweet vermouth and Campari.
    • A Bee's Knees is the epitome of freshness, combining gin with fresh lemon juice and honey.

    Recipe

    Two hanky panky cocktails in coupe glasses garnished with twists of orange.

    Hanky Panky Cocktail

    A Hanky Panky cocktail is a pre-prohibition drink made with just three ingredients: gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca. It's easy to make at home!
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American, british
    Keyword: hanky panky cocktail
    Prep Time: 0 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 68kcal

    Equipment

    • vegetable peeler
    • cocktail shaker
    • coupe glass

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ oz gin
    • 1 ½ oz sweet vermouth
    • 2 dashes Fernet-Branca
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    Instructions

    • Use a vegetable peeler or small paring knife to cut twists of orange. Careful not to cut too deeply, you just want the skin, not the white pith.
    • Pour gin, vermouth and two dashes of Fernet-Branca over ice in a cocktail shaker or small pitcher. Stir quickly until mixture is chilled.
    • Strain into coupe glasses and garnish with orange twist.

    Notes

    This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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