The Hanky Panky has always lived on contrast: gin, vermouth, and a bitter herbal accent that changes the whole drink. With Limonea, that classic structure turns brighter and more precise. The citrus comes forward, the herbs stay clean, and the darker note of Fernet lands with more lift than weight. It keeps the charm of the original, but with a sharper, more Mediterranean line.
Ingredients
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1.5 oz Limonea
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1 oz sweet vermouth
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0.25 oz Fernet-Branca
Glass: chilled coupe or Nick and Nora
Garnish: orange twist or grapefruit twist
How to Make It
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Add Limonea, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca to a mixing glass with ice.
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Stir until well chilled and properly diluted, about 20 to 25 seconds.
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Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
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Express the citrus twist over the surface, then garnish.
Pro Tips
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Why this build works: Limonea brings a clean citrus and herbal profile that keeps the Hanky Panky bright and defined, while sweet vermouth gives it depth and Fernet adds the bitter backbone that makes the drink unmistakable.
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Twist choice: orange keeps the drink rounder and closer to the classic profile. Grapefruit makes it leaner and pulls the citrus line further forward.
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Stir with care: this drink opens up with proper dilution. A little extra stirring helps the herbal notes settle into each other.
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Vermouth matters: choose a sweet vermouth with enough body to hold the Fernet, but not so heavy that it covers Limonea.
