Ford Cocktail
Modern Classics · Served up in a Coupe
Pre-Prohibition classic from the Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book (1935). Revived by the modern craft cocktail movement.
Ingredients
- Old Tom Gin1.5 oz
- Dry Vermouth1.5 oz
- Bénédictine0.25 oz
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
Method
- 1.Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- 2.Stir for 25-30 seconds.
- 3.Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4.Garnish with an orange twist.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the Ford Cocktail. Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tom Gin | 1.5 oz | 3 oz | 6 oz | 12 oz | 24 oz |
| Dry Vermouth | 1.5 oz | 3 oz | 6 oz | 12 oz | 24 oz |
| Bénédictine | 0.25 oz | 0.5 oz | 1 oz | 2 oz | 4 oz |
| Orange Bitters | 2 dashes | 4 dashes | 8 dashes | 16 dashes | 32 dashes |
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