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Stirred · 1 serving

Waldorf No. 1

A potent rye and sweet-vermouth cocktail seasoned boldly with absinthe and orange bitters.

Short answer

Waldorf No. 1 is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, absinthe, orange bitters, and orange. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Waldorf No. 1 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 No. 1 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Absinthe5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist

Method

How to make Waldorf No. 1

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and cut exactly one very narrow short strip of orange zest.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the powerful mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice fragments enter the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow orange twist over the surface, secure it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Waldorf No. 1 taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Waldorf No. 1 questions

What is in a Waldorf No. 1?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, absinthe, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Waldorf No. 1 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 No. 1 prepared?

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

Is a Waldorf No. 1 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 B128https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2600/waldorf-no-1 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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