1 serving
Fort Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Vermouth Amaro | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Bénédictine | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick
Method
How to make Fort Point
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the rye whiskey, vermouth amaro, and Benedictine-style liqueur into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.
- 04
Stir patiently until the rye-forward mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without adding serving ice.
- 06
Rest the single cherry and short pick neatly at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Fort Point taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Fort Point questions
What is in a Fort Point?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, vermouth amaro, bénédictine, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Fort Point 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 Point prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Fort Point 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 B125https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/29286/fort-point · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




