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Stirred · 1 serving

Fort Point

John Gertsen's rye-forward Boston Manhattan variation with vermouth amaro and Benedictine.

Short answer

Fort Point is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, vermouth amaro, bénédictine, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Fort Point ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Vermouth Amaro15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Bénédictine7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Cocktail Cherry1 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and drain exactly one small cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, vermouth amaro, and Benedictine-style liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir patiently until the rye-forward mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without adding serving ice.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

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

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