Hanky Panky

Gin and sweet vermouth share the main structure of this stirred cocktail, with a small Fernet measure adding an assertive herbal accent. Measure the Fernet carefully rather than treating it as an unrestricted dash.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 45 ml London dry gin
• 45 ml Sweet red vermouth
• 7.5 ml Fernet-Branca
• 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Chill a coupe glass and measure the ingredients.
2. Combine the measured ingredients in a mixing glass, then fill it with ice.
3. Stir smoothly for about 20–30 seconds, until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
4. Strain into the coupe glass.
5. Finish with an orange twist and serve promptly.