Hanky Panky
CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Hanky Panky

Created by Ada Coleman at the Savoy Hotel's American Bar in the early 1900s, the Hanky Panky is a bold, spirit-forward stirred cocktail that transforms the classic Martinez template with a bracing hit of Fernet.

Ingredients
Fernet7.5 ml
Ice cubes
Orange zest
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Anise · Black pepper · Juniper · Licorice · Orange peel

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the gin, sweet red vermouth, and Fernet.

  3. 3

    Stir well for approximately 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Express an orange zest twist over the surface and use as garnish.

From the Bartender

Ada Coleman reportedly created this drink for actor Sir Charles Hawtrey, who upon tasting it exclaimed 'By Jove! That is the real hanky-panky!' - giving the cocktail its name. Use a quality London Dry gin with pronounced juniper to stand up to the boldness of Fernet.

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