Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ozSweet VermouthItalian sweet vermouthSubstitute: Carpano Antica Formula
- 2 dashesFernet BrancaEssential for authentic recipeSubstitute: No true substitution
- 1 1/2 ozGinLondon Dry ginSubstitute: Plymouth gin
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 oz gin and 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth to mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes Fernet Branca
- Fill with ice and stir until well chilled
- Strain into chilled coupe glass
Pre-chill glass
- Express orange peel oils over drink and garnish
Technique Notes
Two dashes of Fernet per serving is almost a rinse, and it is enough. A bar-spoon pour takes the drink over entirely.
Why the Hanky Panky Works
Two dashes of Fernet per serving, almost a rinse, is enough to transform a sweet Martini into something with menthol-bitter depth. Gin and sweet vermouth carry the botanical spine; Fernet supplies the aromatic finish that lingers after the swallow. Bitterness as a structural accent, not a flavour.
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