1 serving
Colonel Ward ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overproof rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Apricot liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Orange Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Fernet | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist
Method
How to make Colonel Ward
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.
- 02
Measure the overproof rum, apricot liqueur, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and fernet into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora so no ice fragments or fruit pulp enter the glass.
- 06
Express the lemon oils, rest exactly the compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Colonel Ward taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Colonel Ward questions
What is in a Colonel Ward?
Kokto’s build uses overproof rum, apricot liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, fernet, and lemon.
How long does a Colonel Ward 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 Colonel Ward prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Colonel Ward 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.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B119https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10025/colonel-ward · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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