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Shaken · 1 serving

Waldorf Cocktail No.2

A later Waldorf-Astoria classic combining Swedish Punsch, London dry gin, and fresh lime.

Short answer

Waldorf Cocktail No.2 is a shaken cocktail made with swedish punsch, gin, lime juice, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Waldorf Cocktail No.2 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
Waldorf Cocktail No.2 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Swedish punsch50 ml5 cl1.7 oz3.3 parts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Waldorf Cocktail No.2

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Swedish Punsch, London dry gin, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the vintage mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments or lime pulp remain.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow lemon twist over the surface, place it neatly on the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Waldorf Cocktail No.2 taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Waldorf Cocktail No.2 questions

What is in a Waldorf Cocktail No.2?

Kokto’s build uses swedish punsch, gin, lime juice, and lemon.

How long does a Waldorf Cocktail No.2 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 Waldorf Cocktail No.2 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 Waldorf Cocktail No.2 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 B123https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2601/waldorf-cocktail-no2 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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