1 serving
The Ninth Ward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 9 parts |
Elderflower Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Lime Juice | 10 ml | 1 cl | 0.3 oz | 2 parts |
Falernum | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Rich Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.5 parts |
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Lime | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lime zest twist
Method
How to make The Ninth Ward
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lime zest twist.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, falernum, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Add exactly two dashes of Creole-style bitters.
- 04
Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and shake hard until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving the surface free of ice chips.
- 06
Express the lime oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does The Ninth Ward taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
The Ninth Ward questions
What is in a The Ninth Ward?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, falernum, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and lime.
How long does a The Ninth 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 The Ninth Ward 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 The Ninth 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 B115https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2521/the-ninth-ward · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







