Description
Hanky Panky cocktail blends herbal gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino liqueur into a sophisticated drink. Classic spirits merge for a memorable Manhattan-style sipping experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) London dry gin
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica or Dolin Rouge)
- 2 dashes Fernet-Branca
- 1 orange peel
Instructions
- Chill Preparation: Load a mixing glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the cocktail’s sophisticated blend.
- Spirit Fusion: Pour gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca over the ice, ensuring precise spirit proportions for a balanced flavor profile.
- Stirring Technique: Employ a bar spoon to gently rotate the mixture in a continuous circular motion, allowing ingredients to harmonize and reach optimal temperature for approximately 30 seconds.
- Glass Selection: Choose a pre-chilled coupe or martini glass to elevate the sensory experience of the cocktail.
- Precision Strain: Carefully filter the chilled mixture through a fine mesh strainer, separating the liquid from the diluting ice while maintaining the drink’s pristine texture.
- Citrus Essence: Capture a fresh orange peel, positioning it above the glass with the outer side facing downward.
- Aromatic Finishing: Swiftly twist the peel to release vibrant citrus oils onto the cocktail’s surface, creating a fragrant and visually appealing layer.
- Garnish Presentation: Decide whether to drop the expressed peel into the drink or artfully drape it along the glass rim as a final elegant touch.
- Immediate Serving: Present the cocktail promptly to preserve its perfect temperature and intricate aromatic characteristics.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Thoroughly: Use pre-chilled spirits and glassware to maintain the cocktail’s crisp, refreshing temperature and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Stirring Technique Matters: Stir gently and consistently for exactly 30 seconds to achieve perfect dilution and optimal blending without over-mixing or introducing unwanted air.
- Orange Peel Precision: Express the orange peel carefully over the glass, ensuring the essential oils release maximally to create a vibrant citrus aroma without overwhelming the drink’s delicate balance.
- Experiment with Gin Variations: Try different gin styles like London Dry or botanical-forward gins to subtly modify the cocktail’s underlying flavor complexity and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg