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Shaken · 1 serving

Fort Lauderdale

A balanced shaken cocktail combining white rum, orange juice, sweet vermouth.

Short answer

Fort Lauderdale is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, orange juice, sweet vermouth, lime juice, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Fort Lauderdale 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
Fort Lauderdale ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Orange Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Fort Lauderdale

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the Orange twist, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure white rum, orange juice, sweet vermouth, lime juice, rich simple syrup 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 all ingredients with ice until very cold, then fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with Orange twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Fort Lauderdale taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Fort Lauderdale questions

What is in a Fort Lauderdale?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, orange juice, sweet vermouth, lime juice, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale prepared?

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

Is a Fort Lauderdale 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 B021https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2166/fort-lauderdale · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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