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Shaken · 1 serving

Colonel Ward

J. E. Clapham's overproof-rum sour with apricot liqueur, fresh orange and lemon, and a small fernet accent.

Short answer

Colonel Ward is a shaken cocktail made with overproof rum, apricot liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, fernet, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Colonel Ward ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Overproof rum30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Apricot liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Orange Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Fernet5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Colonel Ward

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the overproof rum, apricot liqueur, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and fernet into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora so no ice fragments or fruit pulp enter the glass.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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