Hanky Panky Recipe

Hanky Panky recipe — The theatrical seductress who whispers sweet Italian secrets in your ear. Made with gin. Originally from United Kingdom.

I'm the mysterious Italian aunt who shows up at family gatherings with dramatic stories and a mischievous glint in her eye. I speak in herbal riddles and always know exactly what you need before you do. Warning: I'm addictive in the most sophisticated way possible.

Created in 1903 by Ada Coleman, head bartender at London's Savoy Hotel and one of the first famous female bartenders. She invented it for actor Charles Hawtrey, who exclaimed 'By Jove! That is the real hanky-panky!' after his first sip.

Ada Coleman, the legendary female bartender at the Savoy's American Bar, crafted this drink in 1903 for regular customer Charles Hawtrey. She wanted to create something that bridged gin's botanical complexity with sweet vermouth's richness, adding just a dash of Fernet-Branca for intrigue.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz gin (London Dry preferred)
• 1.5 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Fernet-Branca
• 1 twist orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Add gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca to mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
3. Strain into chilled coupe glass.
4. Express orange peel oils over surface and drop in glass.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: gin | ABV: 28.0-32.0%

Origin: United Kingdom