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Gin · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky suits someone looking for bitter, herbal and strong rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it better for deliberate sipping. Compared with Clover Leaf, it leans more bitter. The bitter character remains noticeable into the finish rather than disappearing after the first sip. Charcuterie and Olives are the first pairing directions in the index, while Clover Leaf offers a useful comparison.

BitterHerbalStrong
APPROX. ABV
27%
STRENGTH
5/5
DRINKABILITY
2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness4
Sourness1
Strength5
Body2
Drinkability2
Fruity0
Herbal4
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Charcuterie
02Olives

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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