“The Oaxacan Hanky Panky is a modern creation born from the 21st-century craft cocktail renaissance. While the exact creator is unknown, it emerged organically as bartenders began experimenting with mezcal in classic cocktail templates. This variation takes Ada Coleman's famous Hanky Panky and substitutes the gin with smoky mezcal, creating a more complex and challenging drink that showcases the terroir-driven character of Oaxacan spirits.”