Description
Delightful Hanky Panky cocktails blend sweet vermouth, gin, and maraschino liqueur into a sophisticated sip that whispers Italian-American charm. One elegant drink promises complex flavors and subtle sophistication you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1 12 ounces (45 milliliters) London dry gin
- 1 12 ounces (45 milliliters) sweet vermouth (e.g., Carpano Antica or Dolin Rouge)
Bitter Component:
- 2 dashes Fernet-Branca (about ¼ teaspoon, for a bitter herbal kick)
Garnish:
- 1 orange peel
Instructions
- Prepare a mixing vessel with a generous handful of ice cubes, creating a chilled foundation for the cocktail.
- Carefully pour the gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca over the ice, ensuring a balanced combination of spirits.
- Utilizng a long bar spoon, gently stir the mixture in a smooth, circular motion for approximately 30 seconds, allowing the ingredients to meld and become thoroughly chilled.
- Select a pre-cooled coupe or martini glass to enhance the drinking experience.
- Delicately strain the well-mixed cocktail through a fine mesh strainer, capturing the liquid while leaving behind the ice.
- Retrieve a fresh orange peel and hold it above the glass, with the outer side facing down.
- Swiftly twist the peel to release aromatic citrus oils directly onto the surface of the cocktail, creating a fragrant layer.
- Optionally, either drop the expressed peel into the drink or artfully position it along the glass rim as an elegant garnish.
- Serve immediately to preserve the cocktail’s optimal temperature and aromatic profile.
Notes
- Always use high-quality gin for a more refined flavor profile that elevates the entire cocktail.
- Chill your glass beforehand to keep the drink crisp and refreshing from the first sip.
- Experiment with different gin styles like London Dry or botanical varieties to create unique taste variations.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of Fernet-Branca if you find its intense herbal notes too strong.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 10 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