Hanky Panky

• London Dry Gin
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Choose a quality gin with distinct botanicals
• Sweet Vermouth
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  A rich, balanced vermouth like Carpano Antica or Dolin Rouge
• Fernet-Branca
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Just a dash for a bitter, herbal kick
• Orange peel
  1 piece

  For garnish; fresh and aromatic

• Mixing glass
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Coupe glass

1. 1

   Chill your coupe glass by filling it with ice and setting it aside.

2. 2

   Add gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca to a mixing glass filled with ice.

3. 3

   Stir gently for about 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.

4. 4

   Discard the ice from your serving glass, then strain the mixed cocktail into the coupe.

5. 5

   Express the oils from a fresh orange peel over the drink, rim the glass with the peel, and drop it in as garnish.

• Invented by a pioneering female bartender, Ada Coleman
• Delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and botanicals
• Features the unique flavor twist of Fernet-Branca
• Classic cocktail with over a century of history
• Impresses both newcomers and seasoned cocktail enthusiasts

The Hanky Panky was created in the early 20th century by Ada Coleman, the legendary head bartender at London's Savoy Hotel's American Bar. Ada, affectionately known as "Coley," crafted this drink for the celebrated actor Sir Charles Hawtrey, who was looking for something with a bit more punch. After tasting Ada’s creation, he exclaimed, "By Jove! That is the real hanky-panky!"—and the name stuck. The cocktail has remained a staple ever since, representing both the elegance and innovation of the golden age of cocktails.