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Stirred · one serving

Hanky Panky

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by gin, with sweet vermouth and amaro.

Short answer

Hanky Panky is a stirred cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and aperitif and amaro. A carefully balanced stirred classic led by gin, with sweet vermouth and amaro. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Hanky Panky ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Hanky Panky ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Aperitif and amaro7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Hanky Panky

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled cocktail glass and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml gin, 45 ml sweet vermouth, 7.5 ml amaro into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled a chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Hanky Panky taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Hanky Panky questions

What is in a Hanky Panky?

Kokto’s build uses gin, sweet vermouth, and aperitif and amaro.

How long does a Hanky Panky take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Hanky Panky prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Hanky Panky alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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