Recipe
- 2oz London Dry Gin (I chose Beefeater)
- 1.5oz sweet vermouth (I used Carpano Antica)
- .25oz Fernet Branca
Stir everything with ice and strain. Garnish with an expressed orange peel.
About
Ever since I posted about Fernet Branca, I’ve embarked upon a personal quest to Conquer Fernet ;). Living in San Francisco, where this bitter minty spirit is ALL the rage, it’s just not acceptable for me to dislike it, right? So, here I welcome the Hanky Panky (what a great name), a truly classic cocktail that dates to the early 1900s. And the verdict? I liked it. It reminds me of a minty Negroni or a less sweet Martinez. Dare I say…I’m a fan and maybe finally on my way to make peace with Fernet Branca.