Style
Hanky Panky
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.
Ingredients
- 1.5ozgin
- 1.5ozsweet vermouth
- 2 dashesFernet-Branca
Directions
- 1
Directions: Add the gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- 2
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 3
Garnish with a lemon twist.
