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Hanky Panky Cocktail

A bold, herbaceous classic cocktail combining rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca, stirred and served up with a bright lemon twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Aperitif, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 1.5 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1.5 ounces sweet vermouth
  • 0.25 ounces Fernet-Branca
  • Ice cubes for stirring
  • 1 lemon twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Cocktail jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Coupe glass
  • Citrus peeler

Method
 

  1. Place a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 2 minutes to chill.
  2. Fill a mixing glass three-quarters full with large ice cubes.
  3. Measure 1.5 ounces rye whiskey with a jigger and pour into the mixing glass.
  4. Add 1.5 ounces sweet vermouth to the mixing glass.
  5. Measure 0.25 ounces (about 2 bar spoons) Fernet-Branca and add to the glass.
  6. Stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
  7. Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass.
  8. Express the oils of a lemon twist over the surface, then drop the twist into the drink or rest it on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always stir, never shake, to maintain the silky texture and clear appearance of this spirit-forward cocktail.