The Hanky Panky is a gin lover’s delight with a sly herbal twist. Created in the early 1900s by Ada Coleman, the legendary head bartender at London’s Savoy Hotel, this cocktail blends London dry gin, sweet vermouth, and a dash of Fernet-Branca—a bitter, minty Italian amaro. The result is complex, slightly sweet, and intriguingly bitter, with just enough edge to keep you guessing. It’s equal parts sophistication and sass—just like its creator.