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Hanky Panky Recipe

Inspired by Le Calamar
Time8m
Serves1

gin, sweet vermouth, fernet vallet

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Chill glass

Place a coupe or chilled martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice and cold water to chill while you prepare the cocktail (about 2–3 minutes).

2

Prepare mixing glass

Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker halfway with large ice cubes to ensure proper dilution and chilling.

3

Measure and combine

Pour 2 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1/4 oz Fernet-Vallet into the mixing glass. If using, add 1 dash of bitters. The Fernet should be the final pour so you can judge aroma.

4

Stir

Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30–45 seconds (about 20–30 full turns) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted. Aim for a cold, silky texture rather than aggressive shaking.

5

Prepare garnish

While stirring, cut a fresh strip of orange peel approximately 1/2" x 2". Express the oils by holding it over the chilled glass and giving it a firm twist, then rub the peel around the rim if desired.

6

Strain and serve

Discard the ice/water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne or julep strainer (and fine mesh if needed) to catch any small ice chips.

7

Garnish

Garnish with the expressed orange twist placed on the rim or dropped into the drink. Serve immediately.

8

Tasting note

The Hanky Panky is a gin-forward Manhattan variation: the sweet vermouth rounds the gin while the Fernet-Vallet adds a bold bitter, minty-anise finish. Adjust Fernet between 1/8–1/2 oz to taste.