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Shaken · 1 serving

Ford Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining dry vermouth, old tom gin, benedictine.

Short answer

Ford Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with dry vermouth, old tom gin, bénédictine, and orange bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Ford Cocktail 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
Ford Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Old Tom gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Bénédictine4 dash———
Orange Bitters4 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Ford Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the No garnish before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure dry vermouth, old tom gin, benedictine, orange bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard with ice for 10–15 seconds and fine-strain into the prepared glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with No garnish and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Ford Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Ford Cocktail questions

What is in a Ford Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, old tom gin, bénédictine, and orange bitters.

How long does a Ford Cocktail 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 Ford Cocktail prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Ford Cocktail 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 B006https://punchdrink.com/recipes/ford-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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