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stir · Coupe Easy ~3 min

Hanky Panky

A Savoy classic of gin and sweet vermouth made unmistakable by a measure of bittersweet Fernet-Branca; entirely spirit-based and stable, it scales cleanly into a stirred batch.

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Ingredients 3
ABV before dilution 30.7%
Batch reference 12 serves

Ingredients

London Dry gin 1.5 oz
Sweet vermouth 1.5 oz
Fernet-Branca 0.25 oz
Total volume 3.25 oz

Garnish: Orange twist

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Base spiritGin
Strength · Spirit-forward 30.7% ABV before dilution
Standard drinks1.66
GlasswareCoupe

How to make it

Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes

  1. 1

    Add the london dry gin, sweet vermouth and fernet-branca to a mixing glass filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with orange twist.

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Making a batch for a party?

This example makes 12 servings with added water at 22% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →

Total batch47.6 oz
+ Dilution water8.6 oz
Estimated finished ABV25.2%
Ingredient × 12 mL
London Dry gin 18.0 oz 532
Sweet vermouth 18.0 oz 532
Fernet-Branca 3.0 oz 89

BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.

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Hanky Panky FAQ

What's in a Hanky Panky?

A classic Hanky Panky is made with london dry gin, sweet vermouth, fernet-branca. It's stirred and served in a coupe glass.

What is the ABV of a Hanky Panky?

The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 30.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.66 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.

Should I shake or stir a Hanky Panky?

Stir it. The Hanky Panky is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.

How do I batch Hanky Pankys for a party?

Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.

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